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List B species Rangeland,pasture, and riparian site recommendations <br /> Colorado Department of Saltcedar Identification <br /> Agriculture <br /> 305 Interlocken Pkwy and Management <br /> Broomfield,Co 8W21 found along floodplains,riverbanks, <br /> (303)869 9030 ,Amstreambanks,marshes,and irrigation <br /> weeds@state.co.us — <br /> ditches.It's heavy use of water has <br /> _ contributed to the intensity of the <br /> drought. <br /> The most effective method of <br /> control for saltcedar is to prevent <br /> its establishment through proper land <br /> management.Monitor susceptible <br /> areas for new infestations.An <br /> 4=4 : integrated weed management approach <br /> has proven to be an effective control <br /> when dealing with saltcedar. Details <br /> Identification and on the back of this sheet can help to <br /> Impacts create a management plan compatible ° <br /> with your site ecology. <br /> altcedar,or tamarisk(Tamarix � <br /> altcedar is designated as a"List B'S <br /> sspp.),is a non-native deciduous species on the Colorado Noxious <br /> evergreen shrub or small tree that grows from 5 to 20 feet tall.The Weed Act. It is required to be either <br /> eradicated,contained,or suppressed <br /> bark on saplings and stems is depending on the local infestations. <br /> reddish-brown.The leaves are small, <br /> +►�" For more information,please visit <br /> scale-like and bluish-green in color.Tiny pink to white flowers have www.colorado.gov/ag/csd and click on <br /> five the Noxious Weed Program link. Or <br /> petals and grow on slender racemes. call the State Weed Coordinator of the <br /> Saltcedar reproduces by seeds as well Colorado Department of Agriculture, <br /> as vegetatively.A mature plant can Conservation Services Division,303- <br /> produce up to 600,000 seeds per year. 239-4100. <br /> Seeds are viable for up to 45 days <br /> under ideal conditions.Saltcedar <br /> buds break dormancy in February <br /> or March.Flowering occurs anytime <br /> between April and August.Ideal <br /> conditions for saltcedar seedling <br /> survival are saturated soil during the <br /> Saltcedar <br /> first few weeks of life,a high water 4 ^� <br /> - table,and open sunny ground with r'—r -- <br /> little competition from other plants. <br /> ''• S altcedar was introduced from s I u <br /> • • • central Asia,northern Africa, <br /> and southern Europe for ornamental <br /> e • purposes and for stream bank <br /> .• e stabilization.It is now widespread <br /> .• in the United States.Saltcedar <br /> crowds out native stands of riparian - ^• �«ro-�ri•^^^�" •�-� •and wetland wetland vegetation.Saltcedar <br /> increases salinity of surface soil, Plant and flower photos©Kelly Uhing. Leaf <br /> y photo©USDA Aphis PPQ. Infestation photo <br /> • rendering the soil inhospitable to above,©Steve Dewey,Invasive.org.Tamarisk <br /> Updated on: native plant species.Saltcedar can be branch @ Stevens County,WA Noxious Weed <br /> 07/2015 P P Control Board <br />