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HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Leikora'
Commonly known as Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn, Sea buckthorn
Female form with large and profuse late ripening orange-yellow fruits
Further Reading....
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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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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub or small tree with spiny shoots. Pollinated female plants produce heavy crops of edible, teardrop-shaped, bright orange fruits
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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 'Leikora'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowUse 'Pollmix' male for pollination. Form of the 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 & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originEurope, Asia, from Atlantic coasts to northwestern ChinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesInconspicuous flowers in racemes to 2cm (¾in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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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 InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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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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