New Mexico Forestry Division Conservation Seedling Program

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Growth Rate:	Fast
Mature Height:	3–4 feet
Water Requirements:	Low
Alkalinity Tolerance:	Moderate-High
Preferred Elevation:	3000 - 8000
Cold Hardiness:	Good-Excellent
Color:	The leaves are pale green.
Suggested Uses:	erosion control, range improvement, and wildlife plantings.
Pest Problems:	no major pests.
Tree Description:	Winterfat is a hardy, native half-shrub with a wide range throughout New Mexico. It grows on dry, well-drained soils, 3000 - 8000 feet in elevation, and can tolerate saline or alkaline soils. It is superior winter forage for livestock and used extensively by wildlife. The seed heads in the fall give the plant a pleasing silvery appearance. The long white fuzzy plumes give it another name: "Lambs Tail". It has high calcium carbonate and salinity tolerance. The optimum soil pH is 6.6 to 8.5. It is shade intolerant. Hardiness zones are 3 through 8 at elevations lower than 8000 feet. The average width is 3 feet.

Ceratoides lanata

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