Saltcedar

( Tamarix ramosissima, T. chinensis )

Slender branches and gray-green foliage resembling juniper leaves
Leaves overlap along stem
Blooms from March to September in dense, showy clusters on 2 – 3 inch spikes at the end of branches
Pink to white flowers with five petals
Height 8 to 35 feet

[Not a valid template]

Type	Information
Toxicity	Non-toxic.
Control	Mechanical and herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information.
Habitat	Lake and river shores, irrigation ditches, moist rangelands and other riparian areas; planted as ornamentals in many locations.
Root	Tap root with lateral roots.
Leaf Shape	Scaly, alternating on stem, resemble juniper branches
Lifespan	Perennial; two years or longer.
Priority 2B Weed	Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties.
Similar Looking Plants	Juniper and cedar.
Important Information	Tolerates alkaline soils and thrives in soils with a high saline content. Plant will taste like salt. Seeds can disperse at distances of 100 yards with light winds, and large plants can take up to 200 gallons of water daily.