Haloxylon salicornicu seeds of the Tamarisk shrub

Common name: Rhamnus shrub. Scientific name: Haloxylon salicornicum Also called: Tharmad. Original habitat of Rhamnus shrub: • Found in Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries, Asia, Levant, and Sinai. Description of Rhamnus shrub: • Small shrub, densely branched, with green branches, thin leaves, deep roots, height between 30 to 100 cm. Uses and benefits of Rhamnus shrub: • Used in combating desertification. • Used in soap making. • Has several medical uses. Suitable climatic conditions for Rhamnus shrub: • Tolerant to drought. • Tolerant to high temperatures and cold. Method of propagation of Rhamnus shrub: • Propagated by seeds. Timing for planting Rhamnus shrub: • Planted during moderate weather at the beginning of winter (directly in the ground). • Planted at the end of winter frost and in spring (directly in the ground). • Can be planted year-round in prepared nurseries with controlled temperature and humidity (such as plastic greenhouses). Suitable soil for planting Rhamnus shrub: • Prefers sandy soil and lives in desert areas. • Can adapt to light, well-drained clay soils. Method of planting Rhamnus shrub: • Planting is done by covering the seeds with a soil layer no thicker than 1.50 cm. • Rhamnus seeds need moist soil throughout the germination period. • When germination begins, watering is only needed when the soil surface dries out. • It is preferable to cover the plant if cultivated inside nurseries, then gradually expose it to surrounding conditions for acclimatization. • Rhamnus shrub does not need much water after growth; it survives on rainwater. • Not recommended to plant in highly saline soil, and it should not be irrigated with highly saline water. • It is advised to plant fresh seeds.