Accepted Symbol
ATCA2
Symbol
ATCA2
Scientific Name
Atriplex Canescens
Common Name
Fourwing Saltbush
Category
Dicot
Genus
Atriplex
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Family Symbol
CHENOP
Family Common Name
Goosefoot Family
Fact Sheets
Plant Guides
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
Low
C N Ratio
Medium
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Multiple Stem
Growth Rate
Slow
Height At Base Age
4
Maximum Feet
4.0
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Semi-Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
None
Caco3 Tolerance
High
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
High
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Low
Frost Free Days
115
Hedge Tolerance
Medium
Moisture Use
Medium
Ph Minimum
6.5
Ph Maximum
9.5
Planting Density Per Acre
640
Maximum
2700
Precipitation Minimum
5
Precipitation Maximum
18
Root Depth
20
Minimum Inches
High
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
-43
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Summer
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
44203
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Slow
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
High
Palatable Graze Animal
Medium
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Protein Potential
Medium
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
