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Atriplex halimus
Sea orach
Evergreen shrub
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The Atriplex halimus plant species is found in S. Europe. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[200]. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea orach.

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Latin Name:  Atriplex halimus
Common Name:  Sea orach
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  No member of this genus contains any toxins, all have more or less edible leaves. However, if grown with artificial fertilizers, they may concentrate harmful amounts of nitrates in their leaves.
 
Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  3
 
Habitat:  Coastal sands by the sea[1, 100]. Saltmarshes[200].



Cultivation Notes:  An easily grown plant, it succeeds in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil[182, 200]. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils[200]. Succeeds in dry soils including pure sands[49, 75]. Plants will grow in semi-shade, though they will soon become leggy in such a position, they are really best in full sun[K]. A very wind hardy plant, it is resistant to salt-laden gales[75], and can be used as a hedge in maritime areas[182]. Plants dislike very wet climates[K]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. This plant is hardier than the foregoing report suggests, it grows well at Hilliers Arboretum in Hampshire where temperatures can fall somewhat lower than -10°c[K]. Plants can be damaged by severe frosts but they soon recover[11]. Resents root disturbance when large[134]. Plants are apt to succumb to winter wet when grown on heavy or rich soils[182].

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