Salt Tree

Haloxylon persicum

Physical Characteristics

Haloxylon persicum is a TREE growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) 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.

Distribution

W. Asia - Russia to Iran and east to China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known