Atriplex polycarpa

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Atriplex polycarpa

Desert Saltbush

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer:

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.

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.