Cattle Saltbush
Cattle Saltbush
Atriplex polycarpa
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
400
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
Nye
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Citations:
Nord 1977, Chatterton & McKell 1969