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    HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides
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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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    • 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
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Pollmix'
    Male form. Pollinator for Leikora
     
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    £19.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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