Atriplex (californica)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Chenopodiaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Goosefoot Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Atriplex californica Moq. | ||
| Common Name: | California saltbush | ||
| Species Code: | ATRCAL | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County,California | ||
| General Distribution: | A. californica is found on sea bluffs and sandy coast in coastal strand, coastal salt marsh and coastal sage communities; from Marin County to Lower California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Treeband #5 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between September 5 th and October 27th. Mature fruit is an urticle with a membranous pericarp bearing one seed. There are several capsules per inflorescence. Seeds are black, shiny, hard, round, and flat at maturity and are 2 mm long. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning: gently rub seeds over sieve No. 18 and blow off as much chaff as possible. Seed Storage: Seeds are kept dry and stored at room temperature. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours; freshwater rinse following the soak. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 50 seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixed with media to sow and are covered. Flats are misted periodically to keep surface moist. Flats are placed on a heated bench. Seeds are sown on June 1st. % Germination: 86% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 10 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 10 days after germination to individual containers 2"x2"x5" pots (Treeband #5) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 25 days | ||
| Active Growth Phase: | After transplanting, seedlings are hand watered and kept in the greenhouse for contiued growth and development. | ||
| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Atriplex californica Moq. plants Treeband #5; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/04). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
