Seabuckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides, a species of Hippophae

Also known as Sallowthorn, Sandthorn, Sea buckthorn ·

About Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

  • Showy flowers
  • Ornamental fruit
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible
  • Nitrogen fixer
  • Drought tolerant
  • Fast grower

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Shrub
  • Tree
Foliage
  • Silver
  • Deciduous
  • Coarse texture
Flower colour
  • Yellow
Fruit colour
  • Orange
Autumn colour
  • Yellow
  • Orange
Mature height
2–6 m
Flowering season

Flowers from March to May.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Fast
Soil pH
6.5–8 · Neutral, Alkaline
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -46°C · USDA Zone 2
Native range
Europe, Siberia, Central Asia, Caucasus, Western Asia, China

Where to buy Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

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