Fourwing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
Overview
Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) is an evergreen shrub found in arid regions of the western United States. Its branches spread up to 2.5 m wide and its leaves, which are phyllodic in shape, are greyish-green in colour. During the summer, small, yellow flowers bloom and produce seeds that can lay dormant in the soil for up to 5 years before germinating. Fourwing Saltbush is highly tolerant of drought, saline soils, and alkaline soils, and the leaves can be eaten either raw or cooked. All parts of the plant are utilised for food or medicine by many Native American tribes.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in February.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division, Grafting Propagation
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