Four-Wing Saltbush
Atriplex canascens
Wildlife Value
Provides cover and food for quail, songbirds, and small mammals as well as forage for antelope, whitetail deer, and mule deer. Native to western United States.
| Growth form | round to irregular |
| Crown density | moderate |
| Size | 3' high 5' spread |
| Drought resistance |
excellent |
| Cold hardiness | good |
| Growth rate | moderate |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
to 8,500 feet |
| Soil conditions |
excellent alkaline and salt tolerance |
| Possible insect problems |
grasshoppers |
| Possible disease problems |
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| Wildlife value | good: forage value |
| Seasonal color | mature seeds make fine contrast |
| Miscellany | native |