Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nitrariaceae

Genus:

Nitraria

Species:

Nitraria billardierei

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

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