Cattle Saltbush

Scientific Name: Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Watson

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Chenopodiaceae / Atriplex L./ Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Watson

Cattle Saltbush
General Information
Usda SymbolATPO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsATPO

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cattle Saltbush.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum170
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum9.0
pH, Minimum7.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum12
Precipitation, Minimum3
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatLow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Seed per Pound490000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityField Collections Only
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Cattle Saltbush

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