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Saltwort Saxaul

Haloxylon salicornicum, Amaranthaceae

Zones
7–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7.5 – 9.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Salam AcaciaAcacia ehrenbergiana
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Desert BrushCalligonum comosum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Shrubby SeabliteSuaeda fruticosa
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Lana SaltwortSalsola stocksii

Both halophytic shrubs compete intensely for limited water and salt resources

Uses

Functions

Desertification ControlSoil StabilizationSalt Tolerance

Edible Parts

Young ShootsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Kidney TreatmentsDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Saltwort Saxaul grow in?

Saltwort Saxaul grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Saltwort Saxaul?

Good companions for Saltwort Saxaul include Salam Acacia, Desert Brush, Shrubby Seablite.

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