Atriplex nummularia
Old Man Saltbush
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
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey, Silver
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, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.