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Invasive Plant: Saltcedar

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Saltcedar is on the Required Eradication List. All sightings should be reported. Learn more about how to report this plant.

At a Glance

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  • Scientific name: Tamarix ramosissima
  • An escaped ornamental that has become naturalized along streams, canals, and reservoirs.
  • Dense stands form near springs and waterways.
  • Large plants can transpire at least 200 gallons of water per day and often dry up ponds and streams.
  • Accumulates salt and releases it into the soil, making soil unsuitable for many native species.
  • Oregon Department of Agriculture noxious weed rank: B
  • Report patches of this plant? Yes. City code lists this as a Required Eradication species. Report all sightings to Portland’s Environmental Services (contact information on this page). Management of this plant is required, but free help is available.

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Contact

Early Detection and Rapid Response (Invasive Plants)

Environmental Services
mitch.bixby@portlandoregon.gov

Topics

Environment
Water, stormwater, and sewer

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