Desert Saltbush

Atriplex polycarpa, Amaranthaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black SaxaulHaloxylon aphyllum

Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection

River CoobaAcacia stenophylla

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Desert Prickly PearOpuntia phaeacantha

Nurse PlantPhysical Support

Desert EpazoteEpazote zschackei

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert BroomBaccharis sarothroides

Beneficial Insect Habitat

European Box ThornLycium europaeum

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Indian RushpeaHoffmanseggia glauca

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

African TamariskTamarix africana

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cooba WattleAcacia salicina

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

African Candelabra TreeEuphorbia ammak

Desert Saltbush accumulates salts that may inhibit African Candelabra Tree, plus root competition for limited water

Creeping MyoporumMyoporum parvifolium

Myoporum produces compounds that can inhibit salt-tolerant plants in coastal environments

Tubercled SaltbushAtriplex acanthocarpa

Related saltbush species compete intensely for resources and may exhibit allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceSoil RemediationErosion ControlWildlife Forage

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Saltbush grow in?

Desert Saltbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Saltbush?

Good companions for Desert Saltbush include Black Saxaul, River Cooba, Desert Prickly Pear, Desert Epazote, Desert Broom.

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