SARCOBATUS VERMICULATUS, Greasewood 10 cubic inch

The Greasewood is a very spiny, upright, woody, multi-branched 3-6′ shrub.  White branches, topped with bright green finely textured leaves typically have a salt crust on them.  Blooms March-August.  Grows well in partial shade and well drained, alkaline soils, occuring naturally in lower valley bottoms with seasonally higher water levels.  Has noted toxicity to sheep, but not other grazers.

• Drought Tolerant: yes
• Evergreen: no
• Flower Color: white to light green
• Mature Height: up to 6′
• Sunshine: prefers partial shade
• Deer Resistant: no