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Quail Bush

Atriplex Lentiformis

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Overview

The Quail Bush, Atriplex lentiformis, thrives in arid conditions, maturing at 6-12 ft in height and spreading to 6-12 ft. Its gray-green foliage provides excellent habitat for wildlife while tolerating poor soils and high salinity. This drought-tolerant shrub requires minimal water post-establishment and full sun, fitting well in xeriscapes or naturalized areas, offering erosion control and a subdued color palette to the landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Arid
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — with only the female plants bearing its fruits

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — Its gray-green foliage provides excellent habitat for wildlife while tolerating poor soils and high salinity; thus serving
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — Its gray-green foliage provides excellent habitat for wildlife while tolerating poor soils and high salinity
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — thrives in arid conditions; this drought-tolerant shrub requires minimal water post-establishment and full sun
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — maturing at 6-12 ft in height and spreading to 6-12 ft
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — or as part of a habitat garden
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — This foliage is highly salt-tolerant
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — requiring minimal supplemental water
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — which can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet and spread out 6 to 9 feet wide
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — The plant prefers well-draining soils but is quite adaptable and requires little maintenance once established
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — offering erosion control and a subdued color palette to the landscape design
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Atriplex Lentiformis
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