HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides

Commonly known as Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn

Silvery leaves and orange-yellow berries, completely wind and salt resistant, good for hedging. Mixed sex plants only available.

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

individually £14.50 each , 10+ £13.00 each

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Berries
These plants have berries.
Good to know
The native sea buckthorn. Wildlife plant - fieldfares in a hard winter, moths.
Medicinal properties
Vitamin C content is 15 times greater than that of oranges. Used in drinks and the oils in cosmetics.
Pests & Diseases
None
Place of origin
Europe, Asia, from Atlantic coasts to northwest China.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
grey-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, silver-scaly to bronze-scaly on both surfaces
Green
Yellow-green
Racemes
To 2cm (¾in) long of inconspicuous flowers
Border
Suitable for a large shrub border
Coastal / windswept
Fully hardy
Entire
Linear
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
6m (20ft)
Tall Shrub
Bushy shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Pollinated female plants produce long-lasting berries.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Preferably sandy
Neutral to alkaline soil
Full sun
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant