Tamarix aphylla

Tamarix aphylla is the largest known species of Tamarix (height: to 18 metres—60 ft). The species has a variety of common names, including Athel tamarisk, Athel tree, Athel pine, and saltcedar. It is an evergreen tree, native across North, East and Central Africa, through the Middle East, and into parts of Western and Southern Asia.