Atriplex nummularia subsp. spathulata (Old Man Saltbush, Giant Saltbush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Chenopodiaceae |
| Genus | Atriplex |
| Species | nummularia |
| Subspecies | spathulata |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Kalgoorlie Goldfields in Western Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Height | 1 - 3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Erect and bushy. |
| Propagation | Seed, will germinate in 9 - 21 days. Sow seeds about 2 mm deep at about 10°C. |
| Cultivation | Well-drained, clay and sandy loam soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
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