Atriplex halimus
(Tree Purslane)
Family - Amaranthaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Mediterranean
Year of Introduction - 1640
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 2m
Width - up to 2.5m
Location - The Pond Garden
Description: A medium-sized, semi-Evergreen Shrub with a bushy habit. The handsome, silvery leaves are ovate to Diamond-shaped and are held on slender, silver stems. Inconspicuous, small, green flowers may be produced in late summer. Often used in coastal gardens.
Flower:
Inconspicuous, small green flowers are held in panicles and may be produced in August.
Flower colour: Green
Flower shape: Small flowers in panicles
Flowering time: August
Foliage:
Attractive silvery leaves are ovate to Diamond-shaped. The leaves are Alternately arranged on silvery-green stems.
Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen
Foliage Shape: Ovate to Diamond shaped
Propagation:
Seed, cuttings
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in well-drained soil.