Atriplex nummularia, Saltbush Brookfield Gardens
Atriplex nummularia, Saltbush Brookfield Gardens

Atriplex nummularia, Saltbush
LOVES FULL SHADE
MINIMUM WATER REQUIRED
POT FRIENDLY
Plant Height
2-3m
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Atriplex nummularia, Saltbush

Brookfield Gardens

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2371 Moggill Rd
Brisbane QLD 4069
Australia

+61738787739

Saltbush is a fast-growing shrub commonly used today as a livestock grazing plant. However, both the seeds and leaves are viable bush tucker, with the leaves salty in flavour and rich in protein, antioxidants and minerals. This species occurs naturally in WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW and QLD.

Saltbush leaves may be treated like a leafy vegetable, enjoyed blanched, sautéed, wrapped around meat or fish, used in salads, or for stuffing poultry. Alternatively, they may be dried and used as a herb or sprinkle.

Though Saltbush tolerates drought, salinity and sandy soil in the wild, young plants will struggle to establish in conditions that are too dry and barren. Choose a rich and loamy, but free-draining soil, and water well in the weeks after first planting. Saltbush is suitable for full sun and part shade, but protect from hard frosts. Leaves are grey-green, small (2-3cm) and irregularly shaped.

It may be grown in the ground or kept smaller in pots, if harvested frequently. With regular pruning, it makes a great gap filler or edible hedge. Looks wonderful clipped in balls.