Shadscale
Atriplex confertifolia
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Chenopodiaceae
Plant Description: Upright-growing shrub native to Utah. Gray-green leaves have been described as looking like "cornflakes on a stick." Leaves turn salmon-peach in the fall and winter. Flowers bloom in late-spring to summer and are inconspicuous. Very tolerant of salt and drought. Will not tolerate over-watering.
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: 3' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
