Category 2

Saltcedar (tamarisk)

(Tamarix ramosissima, T. chinensis)

Tamaricaceae (Tamarisk family)

A deciduous or evergreen shrub.

Identifying Characteristics:

  • Foliage is salty to taste
  • Stems are highly branched
  • Purple flowers and fern-like leaves
  • Can be a deciduous or evergreen shrub

This is a general table provided as a quick reference only. Treatments behave differently in different ecosystems.
What works in some areas of montana may not work in others. These treatments may also affect native and desirable plants.

Saltcedar (tamarisk)

cut mow
hand pull (wear gloves)
herbicide
biological control
reseeding
domestic animal
cultivate

effective

moderately effective-
effective in combination with other treatments
ineffective

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