shadscale
spiny saltbush

Atriplex confertifolia

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate,
Low

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
2500
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Churchill,
Clark,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate,
Low
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
1
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Seed bracts breakdown required for germination, Ploidy level is important for restoration

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