Atriplex polycarpa |
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Desert Saltbush |
Description
Small silvery blue leaves. Males & females. Native on alkaline flats < 3500' in West. Full sun. Very drought tolerant will survive on available rainfall. 3' x 6'. Slow or moderate depending on moisture. Mounding, gray & sprawling. Will tolerate wet areas also. Good for reveg in extremely alkaline or arid situations. Primary use is for erosion control. Cattle are fond of it. Birds also like seeds. Produces moderate amts of pollen. Fast. Australian.
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Anatomy
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.