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Rangeland,pasture, and riparian site recommendations <br /> Colorado Department of Saltcedar Identification <br /> Agriculture <br /> 305 Interlocken Pkwy and Management <br /> Broomfield,Co 80021 found along floodplains, riverbanks, <br /> (303)869-9030 streambanks, marshes, and irrigation <br /> weeds@state.co.us ditches. It's heavy use of water has <br /> contributed to the intensity of the <br /> drought. <br /> .m <br /> he most effective method of <br /> + control for saltcedar is to prevent <br /> its establishment through proper land <br /> :4' management.Monitor susceptible <br /> areas for new infestations.An <br /> 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 /> Saltcedar,or tamarisk(Tamarix altcedar is designated as a"List B" <br /> V spp.), is a non-native deciduous S species on the Colorado Noxious <br /> evergreen shrub or small tree that Weed Act. It is required to be either <br /> grows from 5 to 20 feet tall.The <br /> eradicated, contained, or suppressed <br /> bark on saplings and sterns is depending on the local infestations. <br /> reddish-brown.The leaves are small, For more information,please visit <br /> scale-like and bluish green in color. www.colorado.gov/ag/csd and click on <br /> • Tiny pink to white flowers have five the Noxious Weed Program link. Ur <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 /> ILI <br /> or March. Flowering occurs anytime <br /> between April and August. Ideal <br /> conditions for saltcedar seedling <br /> survival are saturated soil during the Saltcedar <br /> first few weeks of life,a high water <br /> table,and open sunny ground with <br /> little competition from other plants. <br /> •• S <br /> altcedar was introduced from <br /> central Asia, northern Africa, <br /> and southern Europe for ornamental <br /> • purposes and for stream bank <br /> •• • - stabilization. It is now widespread <br /> • in the United States.Saltcedar <br /> orwn.u..�.g..e: �•. Mom. ..�. «..�.......,. <br /> crowds out native stands of riparian <•< .,<,<.«„•.. , „..,_<,. •.,..- . .• <br /> and wetland vegetation. Saltcedar <br /> increases salinityof surface soil, Plant and flower photos©Kelly Uhing. Leaf <br /> photo O USDA Aphis PPQ. Infestation photo <br /> rendering the soil inhospitable to above,v Steve Dewey,Invasive.org.Tamarisk <br /> Updated on: branch Cc)Stevens County,WA Noxious Weed <br /> 07 2015 native plant species. Saltcedar can be Control Board <br />