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Fourwing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A drought-tolerant shrub with silvery-gray foliage and distinctive four-winged seeds, excellent for arid and semi-arid landscapes. Highly resilient to salt, heat, and poor soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.6 to 9.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Function & Care
edibleerosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreak
Edible Parts
leafseed
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation