Atriplex (leucophylla)
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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: | Goose Foot Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Atriplex leucophylla (Moq.) D. Dietr. | ||
| Common Name: | Beach saltbush | ||
| Species Code: | ATRLEU | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
| General Distribution: | A. leucophylla is found on sea beaches in mostly Coastal Strand communities;from Humboldt County to Lower California. It is occasionally found inland as at Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 16 | ||
| 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 August 1 st and December 1st. Mature fruits are small, hard, and sand colored; approximately 5 mm long. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:Fruits are sifted in sieve to remove sand and debris. No further cleaning is needed. Seed Storage: Seeds are refrigerated and kept dry. |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: |
Seeds are soaked for 24 hours and drained. Place in a 5% bleach for 1 minute and rinse. Seeds are placed in plastic freezeer bags with an equal amount of perlite or straight peat moss. (Do not use Potting Soil Blend). Seeds are stratified for 2 to 3 weeks in the refriferator at 40F. Check seed after 2 weeks. Seeds are ready to plant when they have started germinating in the refrigerator. |
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| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 10 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are covered with media. Flats are watered in with an automatic irrigation system. Seeds are sown on August 1st. % Germination: 75% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 14 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 14 days after germination to individual containers 2"x7" tubes (Deepot 16) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Transplant Survival averages 90%. It is important not to overwater seedlings. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 1 month | ||
| Active Growth Phase: | After transplanting, seedlings are kept in the greenhouse for continued growth. | ||
| 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 leucophylla (Moq.) D. Dietr. plants Deepot 16; 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.
