Summer Glow Tamarisk
Tamarix ramosissima 'Summer Glow'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Summer Glow Tamarisk highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 2-7
Hot Pink Beauty All Summer Long
Showy and unique, the Summer Glow Tamarisk (Tamarix ramosissima 'Summer Glow') is like a summer dream come to life, an airy, fine-textured shrub with lacy foliage that's so soft and silvery-blue, it practically glows under the sun and hot pink flower spikes that float like candy floss clouds from early summer through to the first frost.
This vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub offers an unmatched billowing silhouette, growing upright and arching with grace. Whether grown in full sun along salty seashores or sprawling across dry, alkaline soils, Summer Glow proves its grit while looking like a puff of elegance!
Fragrant and full of motion, it catches the breeze with ease, turning even a still garden into a dynamic visual escape. In every way, Summer Glow Tamarisk is a flowering sentinel of serenity and strength!
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Key Features
- Hot pink flower spikes all summer long
- Delicate silver-blue, ferny foliage
- Catches the breeze with soft, flowing texture
- Extremely salt and drought tolerant
- Great for erosion control and poor soils
- Vigorous, fast-growing form
- Grows in Zones 2 through 7
- Historical and Biblical significance
- Blooms on new wood
- Deciduous shrub or herbaceous perennial (in Zones 2–5)
Landscaping Uses
At 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, Summer Glow Tamarisk is a perfect fit for bold garden statements or breezy naturalistic plantings. Drought-tolerant, salt-tough, and a favorite for erosion control, this ornamental wonder is a fast-growing standout in tough spots.
- Use as a tall, soft privacy screen
- Soften slopes and stabilize soil with erosion control
- Add billowing texture and bloom to rock gardens
- Plant along salty roadsides or coastal edges
- Feature plant as a cottage garden backdrop
- Use singly as a focal specimen or en masse for large landscapes
- Create soft movement and interest in windy sites
- Perfect for tough planting spots or forgotten corners
Care and Maintenance
Native to Eurasia and mentioned in the Bible, Tamarisk has been a friend to humankind for millennia. This cultivar adapts from frigid Zones 2 to the temperate Zones 8, thriving in lean soils where most shrubs would falter. It’s even hardy enough to die back and return bigger and better come spring in northern climates.
As a woody deciduous shrub (or herbaceous perennial in cold zones), Summer Glow is low maintenance but high impact. It's beloved for its ability to survive in places most plants simply can't.
- Planting Time: Early spring or fall
- Sun Needs: Full sun (minimum 6+ hours)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soils; thrives in poor, alkaline, sandy, or salty soils; does not require rich soil
- Moisture Needs: Moderate to low once established; drought tolerant. Use the Finger Test to water new plants regularly in their first year
- Mulch/Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots
- Fertilization Needs: Rarely needed; may benefit from compost in extremely poor soil
- Pruning Info: Blooms on new wood. Prune hard in late winter or very early spring to the ground if needed. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage tidiness
- Renewal Pruning: Every 3-5 years, use root pruning with a sharp spade to invigorate the shrub and control spread
- Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips:
- Extremely cold-hardy (down to Zone 2)
- Heat and salt tolerant
- Handles clay, compacted, and poor soils
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Restricted in some Western and Southwestern states, but don't worry! Nature Hills uses Plant Sentry™ to ensure safe shipping.
A Glow-Up For Your Garden
Ready for your landscape's summer glow-up? There's truly nothing like the fine, billowy grace of Summer Glow Tamarisk. From hot pink summer flowers to its salt-and-drought-defying durability, this plant is a visual balm to the soul and a blessing to tough sites. Add historical beauty and texture to your garden with a plant that flutters in the breeze like no other.
Order now at Nature Hills Nursery and we'll ship this marvel to your doorstep!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summer Glow Tamarisk invasive?
In certain Western and Southwestern regions, the Tamarisk species can become invasive. Nature Hills uses Plant Sentry™ to block orders to restricted zip codes.
Does Summer Glow Tamarisk attract pollinators?
Yes! The fluffy pink blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies during summer.
Can you grow Tamarisk in wet soils?
While it tolerates some moisture, it performs best in well-drained to dry soils. It doesn't thrive in soggy or waterlogged spots.
Is Summer Glow Tamarisk deer resistant?
Yes, this plant is typically deer and rabbit resistant due to its fine-textured foliage.
Does it come back after winter in cold zones?
In Zones 2–5, it dies back to the ground and regrows from the crown each spring.
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