Fourwing Saltbush, a tough Utah native, is a 4 to 6 foot tall and wide evergreen shrub with a rounded, though a bit irregular, habit. Its leaves are narrowly oblong, spoon-shaped, and whitish to silvery grey. The flowers are inconspicuous, but are followed by interesting, four-winged tan bracts that are persistent, and incidentally, are great in dried arrangements. Bark is greyish brown and exfoliating. There is a great deal of variability between plants, and so its best use is probably in a naturally styled landscape, and as winter forage in a wildlife landscape.
A very adaptable plant, tolerating a wide variety of conditions, except not tolerant of wet soils or shade. Grow in full sun, even southern or western exposures, in nearly any well-draining soil. Tolerates soil pH up to 8.5. It is very drought tolerant, requiring no supplemental watering after establishment. Cut back hard every few years in late winter to early spring to keep a tidy form.