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Halimodendron halodendron - (Pall.)Voss.

Common Name Salt Tree, Common salttree
Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Salt steppes and saline flood plains[200].
Range Europe to W. Asia.
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Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential Yes
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Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Halimodendron halodendron Salt Tree, Common salttree


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Halimodendron halodendron Salt Tree, Common salttree
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Halimodendron halodendron is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

H. argenteum.

Plant Habitats

 Hedge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Hedge  Hedge

Planted as a wind shelter in Canada[200].

Special Uses

Hedge  Hedge  Nitrogen Fixer  Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in most fertile soils but they must be perfectly drained and the plant requires a very sunny position[200]. Very intolerant of winter wet, especially when grown on its own roots[200]. It can be grafted onto Caragana or Laburnum species[200]. Plants are well adapted to maritime situations, growing well on alkaline, sandy and saline soils[200]. Another report says that the plant is unable to thrive in any soil that contains lime[245]. The flowers have a delicate sweet almond perfume[245]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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Plant Propagation

Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring in a greenhouse. Use a very well drained compost and be very careful not to overwater, the seedlings are very susceptible to a wet soil[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very difficult. Layering[200]

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey (east), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia TROPICAL ASIA: Pakistan EUROPE: Russian Federation (European part), Ukraine

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(Pall.)Voss.

Botanical References

200

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