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Chenopodium robertianum (Berry saltbush)

Other names: Saloop, Fishy saltbush, Rhagodia hastata, Einadia hastata

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Species
C. robertianum is a half-hardy, trailing, woody-based, evergreen perennial or subshrub with fleshy, triangular, grey- to dark green leaves, often with white salt spots beneath, powdery when young, and flushed red or purple in winter. Panicles of tiny, green flowers from late spring to late summer are followed by spherical, red fruit.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.5 m 2 m 2-5 years
1 ft 6 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerates dappled shade. Tolerates dry conditions, heavy clay, and saline soil. Suitable for use as a low hedge, ground cover, or topiary.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Add to salads, Woodland, Topiary

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Trailing, Prostrate

Native to

Eastern Australia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Leaves are edible after boiling to remove excess salt. Fruit is edible.

Plant care

Pruning

Prune regularly to promote a dense, bushy habit. Tolerates regular pruning. Can be shaped and used as topiary or a low hedge.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow seed in situ in spring.

Pests

Seems to be trouble free.

Diseases

Seems to trouble free.

Prune initially when winter planting

Summer trim laterals in first year of planting

Clip hedge to desired shape (optional)

Take softwood cuttings

Sow seed starting in a protected environment

Pinch out the stem tips to encourage branching

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Pruning topiary shapes

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