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(Tamarix spp.)
Introduction
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Tamarisk grows into a medium sized tree with feathery foliage and subtle flowers in either spring or autumn (depending on species). The weeping habit makes controlling the tree a challenge. Stakes are recommended to hold the tree up in a windy site until the roots are established. The plants like a sunny position with a good free draining soil.
Like many of the foliage plants, a market does exist but the end users (florists) are not prepared to pay enough for it to justify the costs of growing, picking, packing and shipping it outside of New Zealand. This means local market sales are about the only option. |
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Growing Tamarisk
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Propagation:
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Propagated from cuttings.
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Plant spacing:
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Plants spaced About 4m x 4m should be enough
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Crop protection:
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Trees may need some form of support. Two at the New Crops Centre fell over.
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Soil type:
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Friable, free draining soils preferred
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Fertilisers:
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NPK fertiliser applied once a year.
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Pest/Diseases:
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Nothing obvious
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Harvesting:
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Harvest by cutting stems to 30-50cm lengths
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Marketing:
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Local markets only options. Export markets too expensive to reach
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Further Info:
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