Tamarix polymorphy

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GRJoe

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Tamarix polymorphy
« on: May 17, 2012, 05:52:43 PM »
I remember reading that Tamarix is very polymorphic. When you look at the specimen on Athens sea-side (T. aphylla I reckon), they have individuality so to speak.
But I never expected to see this near my home!... the one in the photo looks like a Juniperus or something. Very dark and dense foliage and no flowers from what I observed (see its twin trunc for the typical version).
One cutting is growing in my balcony (second photo).
If you think it's a rare phenomenon, pls let me know and then I should grow more of these cuttings! Thx  :)
Joe Breidi
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David Bracey

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Re: Tamarix polymorphy
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2012, 08:26:57 PM »
It looks like a gnarled J . oxycedrus. 
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