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California Native Plant

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Plant photo of: Atriplex canescens
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Medium shrub grows to 5' x 8'. Gray green leaves and non-showy flowers. Tolerant of reflected sun and very little water. Native across much of western North America. Dense rounded form. Fruit on females starts chartreuse turning brown. Good wildlife food as well as shelter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.