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Rhagodia spinescens

Plant name: Spiny saltbush

Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA

Cultural notes: A hardy shrub, that prefers well-drained soils in a partly shaded position, but can tolerate full sun.

Maintenance: Can be pruned to shape if desired.

Tolerates: Frost tolerant, moderately drought tolerant and said to be partially fire retardant.

Flowering season: Spring.

Flower colour: Creamy coloured flowers.

Foliage colour: Silvery – Grey foliage.

Width: Up to 1.2m

Height: Up to 3m

Plant spacing: 50cm apart

Recommended uses: Is good for erosion control, low maintenance: gardens.

Description: A shrub believed to be slightly fire retardant, silvery foliage with cream flowers. Can grow up to 3m tall.