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Atriplex cinerea ‘Grey Saltbush’ Tas species


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Edibles: Steep soft new foliage in water to remove salt. Rinse thoroughly then eaten as greens.

Spreading small shrub Type: Evergreen Height (typical):0.6 – 1.0mWidth (typical):2 – 3.5mGrowth rate: Very fast Uses: Shrubberies, bank cover, fodder Soil type: Any soil except wet Position: Full sun Frost hardiness: Very hardy

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW, SA, WA, Qld
Form: Spreading small shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.6 – 1.0m
Width (typical): 2 – 3.5m
Growth rate: Very fast
Uses: Shrubberies, bank cover, fodder
Soil type: Any soil except wet
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Very hardy
Drought tolerance: Drought proof
Wind firmness: Extremely wind firm
Flowering time: Spring
Pruning: Only required to control spread
Features: Very nutritious animal fodder
Will grow inland or on the coast
Will tolerate salt wind & soils

Edibles: Steep soft new foliage in water to remove salt. Rinse thoroughly then eaten as greens.

Additional information

Weight 10 kg
Dimensions 10 × 20 cm
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