(1/6) Shows the old man saltbush being used as a dence hardy windbreak. It is growing at a quite uniform 2m but can get up to 3m.
(2/6) Old Man Saltbush
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(4/6) Old Man Saltbush By Cgoodwin [CC BY-SA 3.0, GFDL] (Photo Credits)
(5/6) Old Man Saltbush For Sale
(6/6) Leaf of the Old Man Saltbush
Old Man Saltbush
Atriplex nummulariaThe largest of the saltbushes, growing to 3m. The leaves are an attractive silvery-grey. Flowers appear throughout the year on separate male or female plants. Frost and salt tolerant, it is hardy and responds well to pruning. Can be used in wind breaks or... Read More
Other Names: Salt
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Specifications of Old Man Saltbush
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