Mediterranean saltbush
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Mediterranean saltbush is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 1.8 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 25 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6.5 – 8.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Mediterranean saltbush: how big does it get?
Mediterranean saltbush (Atriplex halimus) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 1.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.
Mediterranean saltbush: what site does it need?
Mediterranean saltbush tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6.5 and 8.5.
Mediterranean saltbush: is it hardy?
Mediterranean saltbush is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Mediterranean saltbush: will it grow in Central Europe?
Mediterranean saltbush is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Mediterranean saltbush: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Mediterranean saltbush. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Mediterranean saltbush: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 5/10.
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