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Atriplex nummularia

Old Man Saltbush

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen dense shrub grows to 6' x 9' . Leaves are rounded and silvery on narrow, vertical stems. Eventually forms dense, rounded shrub. Very tough, tolerant of drought and alkaline soils. Should be grown in sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. Plants are male and female so fruit will only appear on females.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.