Nitraria sibirica
Nitraria sibirica
- Native to:
- China | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nitrariaceae
- Genus:
- Nitraria
- Species:
- Nitraria sibirica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or acid treatment) followed by cold stratification for 2-3 months.
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