About

A low-growing, spreading, succulent or semi-succulent annual or perennial from North Africa, with small, paired (zygos), rounded, grey-green leaflets and clusters of small, white, four-petalled flowers in summer, followed by distinctive, winged, salt-tolerant seed pods. A curiosity for a warm, arid, sunny, well-drained position.

About the genus

Tapiscia is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3

Plant details

Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toChina
FragranceFlower

Care notes

CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free