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Atriplexsemibaccata

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Genus

Atriplex (AT-ry-pleks)

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Species

semibaccata (sem-ee-BAK-ah-tuh)

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Synonym

Atriplex flagellaris

Atriplex neurivalvis

Obione semibaccata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Gardener's Notes:

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Australian Saltbush Atriplex semibaccata is naturalized in Texas and other States.

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