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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.
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Deciduousgrey-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, silver-scaly to bronze-scaly on both surfaces
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GreenYellow-green
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Height6m (20ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Pollinated female plants produce long-lasting berries.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowThe native sea buckthorn. Wildlife plant - fieldfares in a hard winter, moths.
Medicinal propertiesVitamin C content is 15 times greater than that of oranges. Used in drinks and the oils in cosmetics.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEurope, Asia, from Atlantic coasts to northwest China.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTo 2cm (¾in) long of inconspicuous flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilPreferably sandyNeutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Hippophae - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides
HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Leikora'
Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn, Sea buckthorn
female form producing large orange berries
HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Pollmix'
Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn
male form. Pollinator for Leikora
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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