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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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Deciduous - linear, grey-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, silver-scaly to bronze-scaly on both surfaces
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Green - yellow-green
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Height - 6m (20ft) -
Spread - 6m (20ft)
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Tall Shrub - bushy shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Pollinated female plants produce long-lasting berries.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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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.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - to 2cm (¾in) long of inconspicuous flowers
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - preferably sandy
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Hippophae - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides
HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Leikora' >
Commonly known as: Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn, Sea buckthorn.
Female form producing large orange berries
HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Pollmix' >
Commonly known as: Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn.
Male form. Pollinator for Leikora
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