Description

An evergreen, native coastal variety, presenting oval, sea green leaves with an unpleasant fragrance; not a showy plant but tolerant of harsh conditions in soil, heat, cold, drought; attracts birds and other wildlife

Landscape Attributes

Brewers Saltbush is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Brewers Saltbush is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Brewers Saltbush will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for sandy, alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America..