Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Atriplex

Species:

Atriplex canescens subsp. canescens

USDA Symbol:

ATNU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, browsing ungulates

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or mechanical damage. Common pioneer species in burned areas and shows strong recovery in post-fire succession.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid desert regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

5–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Fall planting or spring planting after frost both successful. Some seed dormancy may occur requiring stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI