Four-Wing Salt Bush
Atriplex Canescens
Overview
Four-wing Salt Bush (Atriplex canescens) is a versatile, drought-resistant shrub reaching 3-8 ft in height. Its distinctive feature: seed pods with four papery wings, adding texture. Gray-green leaves and a sprawling form make it ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping. Hardy in zones 6-10, it thrives in full sun and tolerates a variety of soil types, requiring minimal maintenance. Its salt-tolerance suits coastal landscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Chenopodiaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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