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Sea-buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy, deciduous shrub prized for its bright orange berries and narrow, silvery foliage. Highly tolerant of poor, sandy soils and salt spray, making it excellent for coastal and challenging landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and Asia
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatoredibleerosion controlhedgerowmedicinalnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreak
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruitseed
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation