Bladder Saltbush

Atriplex vesicaria, Amaranthaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prickly WattleAcacia victoriae

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Bush TomatoSolanum chippendalei

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Sacred DaturaDatura innoxia

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

KarkallaCarpobrotus rossii

Both are salt-tolerant succulents that may compete for similar coastal/saline soil resources

Western MyallAcacia papyrocarpa

Both are arid-adapted shrubs that compete for scarce water resources and space in semi-arid environments

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceDrought ResistanceSoil Remediation

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Bladder Saltbush grow in?

Bladder Saltbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Bladder Saltbush?

Good companions for Bladder Saltbush include Prickly Wattle, Bush Tomato, Sacred Datura.

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