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greasewood
Sarcobatus vermiculatus


Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 3.0 ft. to 10.0 ft.
Spread: 3.0 ft. to 6.0 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub
Program Association
Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Medium-Sized Mammals, Shrubland Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low
Plant Community
Desert, Foothills, Mountains, Plains, Salt Meadow
Season of Bloom
May, June, July, August
Flower Color
Green Shades, Pink Shades, Yellow Shades, Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant, Evergreen, Winter Interest
Other Considerations
Limited Availability, Thorns
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
3, 4, 5
Soil Type
Alkaline/High pH, Loam, Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
Careful! Sharp Spines, Thorns Or Other Appendages.| Plant Parts Known To Be Poisonous For Livestock.

Notes

A good plant for alkaline soils, dry and hot areas.