Atriplex hymenelytra
Desert Holly
Description
Southern Calif to Arizona native in gravelly washes and alkaline flats below 2500'. To 3' x 3'. Silvery holly like leaves. Needs good drainage. Very attractive for cut foliage. Evergreen. Do not overwater and will live on available rainfall when est Striking looking. Would look great with silvery Agaves. With age this can take on a purplish cast. Flowers are inconspicuous Feb-April. Erect low growing shrub. Males & Females.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Spring
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.