Atriplex nummularia Atrnum Old Man Saltbush, Bluegreen Saltbush, Giant Saltbush, 70mm
Atriplex nummularia Atrnum Old Man Saltbush, Bluegreen Saltbush, Giant Saltbush, 70mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Atriplex nummularia Old Man Saltbush, Bluegreen Saltbush, Giant Saltbush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
Dense, spreading shrub with brittle branches and beautiful silvery-grey foliage. Tough, native perfect for exposed, coastal gardens. Tolerates wind, salt and water logging. Grows approx. 2-3m tall x 1-2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Chenopodiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Green, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High