Tree purslane (Atriplex halimus) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as tree purslane.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: tree purslane
Scientific name: Atriplex halimus
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Tree purslane (Atriplex halimus) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tree purslane (Atriplex halimus) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
