Tasmanian Native Plants & Wildflowers

Atriplex cinerea

Coast Saltbush

Description

A beautiful small dense shrub with spectacular silver foilage. An excellent species for coastal exposure and great for soil erosion control.

General Information

1-2m x 2-3m

Landscape Features

Contrast foliage plant
Roadside plantings – useful for defining roads as plants can easily be seen when lit by vehicle headlights
Stock fodder plantings
Firebreaks
Erosion control

Flower Features

Insignificant small flowers in dense clusters often purplish in bud
September – March

Growing Conditions

Well drained soils
Coastal – inland
Full sun/partial shade
Frost tolerant
Tolerates salt wind
Drought hardy



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