Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

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

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

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 8' - 15'; equal spread

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: irregular, rounded

Ornamental Other: 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

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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