Halimodendron halodendron Salt tree (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Halimodendron halodendron
Salt tree
Deciduous shrub
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The Halimodendron halodendron plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Salt tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. argenteum.

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Latin Name:  Halimodendron halodendron
Common Name:  Salt tree
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Pall.)Voss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Salt steppes and saline flood plains[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most fertile soils but they must be perfectly drained and the plant requires a very sunny position[200]. Very intolerant of winter wet, especially when grown on its own roots[200]. It can be grafted onto Caragana or Laburnum species[200]. Plants are well adapted to maritime situations, growing well on alkaline, sandy and saline soils[200]. Another report says that the plant is unable to thrive in any soil that contains lime[245]. The flowers have a delicate sweet almond perfume[245]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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