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Atriplex cinerea
Low greyish shrub of open coastal areas. Leaves semi-fleshy, grey, with white flecks on surface. Twigs reddish, covered in fine grains. Flowers and fruit inconspicuous, Occurs naturally in New Zealand and Australia. Found on boulder beaches, within salt marshes, on sand spits and shell banks. Hardy ground cover for coastal sites, tolerates salt spray. Dense grey foliage and cream flowers. Attractive all year around.
Genus
Atriplex
Species
cinerea
Cultivar
Common name
Grey saltbush
Family name
Amaranthaceae
Place of origin
Australasia
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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