BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual deciduous plant with colourful flowers which can be found growing in the wild on the dry salt fields of South-east Russia and parts of Asia. Halimodendron halodendron has ornamental, silvery-green leaves and masses of mauve-pink, scented, pea-like flowers in mid summer. It thrives in coastal areas, is very wind tolerant and has spiny thorns which also make it an excellent barrier plant.

Features

• Common name: Salt Tree.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any well drained soil. Halimodendron halodendron dislikes and will not grow well in wet or waterlogged soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: Mauve-pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft).
• Spread: 2 m (6 ft).
• Notes:
• Supplied Size:80 - 120 cm tall in 7.5L containers