Cattle saltbush
Cattle saltbush
Atriplex polycarpa
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
40
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
400
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Citations:
Nord 1977, Chatterton & McKell 1969