Four-Wing Saltbrush
Atriplex canescens
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Chenopodiaceae
Plant Description: Very tough semi-evergreen shrub with variable form, native to western United States. Small silvery-gray leaves last most of the year. Tiny inconspicuous yellow flowers appear in spring. Dried fruits are interesting and can be used in flower arrangements. Best grown in a native-style landscape; may not be compatible in more formal plantings. Provides habitat for wildlife.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 1-6' tall x 3-7' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
-
Maintenance Path
- Moving Day
-
Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
