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Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

(hi-pof'ay-ee ram-noy'deez)

Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn; Common Sea Buckthorn

Found on Course Walks

Flowering Landscape Shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Chuyskaya', 'Karima', 'Sprite'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

8' - 15'; equal spread

Deciduous

irregular, rounded

Full sun; grows well in seaside sites, for ornamental purposes, male plants/sterile cultivars('Spite') are best due to the potential for this species to become invasive

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

silver/green willowlike leaves; bright orange berries in winter add seasonal interest

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Need ratio of 6 females to 1 male for pollination to ensure fruit production; Fruit cultivated for fruit production; Native to Europe - Northern and Western China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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