Atriplex cinerea

Botanical Name: Atriplex cinerea

Common Name: Coast Saltbush

Type: Low shrub 1 – 2m

Features:

• Fast-growing dense spreading form with attractive silver-grey foliage
• Male and female flowers on separate plants (dioecious)
• Good low screen for coastal gardens
• Suitable for front-line coastal planting
• Drought tolerant
• Excellent for erosion control
• Leaves can be eaten after cooking
• Fire resistant and fire retardant

Requirements:

• Full sun, semi-shade
• Well-drained sandy soils

Aboriginal Use:

• Seeds ground and cooked