{"product_id":"atriplex-cinerea-grey-saltbush","title":"Atriplex cinerea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey Saltbush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAtriplex cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eCoastal Australia (native to SA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, highly salt-tolerant Australian native shrub valued for its striking silver-grey foliage and ability to withstand coastal winds and dry conditions. Naturally found along South Australia’s coastlines, it is ideal for binding sandy soils, creating low shelter, and adding year-round colour contrast to native or water-wise gardens. Excellent for habitat planting, hedging, or mass displays in exposed coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 m H × 1.5–3 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen; dense, silvery-grey leaves, reflective and drought-adapted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers in spring–summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round silvery-grey foliage with seasonal flower clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely salt-tolerant (front-line coastal), drought- and heat-hardy, tolerates wind and light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Informal hedge\/shelter: 1–1.5 m apart; Mass planting: 1–2 m apart depending on effect desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs (safe in family gardens).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best growth and foliage colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy to sandy-loam; tolerates poor, saline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 1-2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light tip pruning after flowering to maintain compact form; can be shaped as a hedge. Mulch to suppress weeds, though minimal care is generally needed. 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