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Greasewood, Black Greasewood, Saltbush, Seepwood

Sarcobatusvermiculatus

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Species

vermiculatus (verm-ik-yoo-LAH-tus)

Info

Synonym

Batis vermiculatus

Fremontia vermiculata

Sarcobatus maximilianii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

This plant is fire-retardant

Smooth

Succulent

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Greasewood Sarcobatus vermiculatus is Native to Texas and other States.

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