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 8–10Climate Arid

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — thrives in arid conditions

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Chenopodiaceae
Climate: Arid

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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) — The plant prefers well-draining soils but is quite adaptable and requires little maintenance once established

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — shrub for full or half

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — making it a valuable and sustainable addition to your repertoire of garden plants

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; which provides excellent coverage and habitat for local wildlife

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — fitting well in xeriscapes or naturalized areas; this drought-tolerant shrub requires minimal water post-establishment and

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — This drought-tolerant shrub requires minimal water post-establishment and full sun; it thrives in full sun to partial shade

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) — offering erosion control and a subdued color palette to the landscape design; which provides excellent coverage and habitat

Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — scientifically named Atriplex lentiformis; thus serving as an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.<br><br>Flowering

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