Tamarisk Trees and Their Significance in the Bible

The Tamarisk Tree is mentioned only a handful of times in the Bible but helps us understand wonderful truths about God. Native to the drier areas of Eurasia and Africa, Tamarisk Trees can withstand heat and drought by sending roots deep into the soil. The leaves of the Tamarisk are scale-like, similar to junipers, and the canopy is thick so as to create heavy shade. Salt crystals are exuded onto the leaves by the tree, and overnight tiny droplets of water form around the crystals. When the surrounding air is warmed by the morning sun, the water on the leaves evaporates and makes the shade even cooler. Today Tamarisk Trees are frequently grown as shade trees.