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HIPPOPHAE rhamnoides 'Pollmix'
Commonly known as Sallow thorn, Sea buckthorn


Male form. Pollinator for Leikora
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Good to know
Use as pollinator for 'Leikora'. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Europe, Asia, from Atlantic coasts to northwestern China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousleaves to 6cm (2½in) long, silver-scaly to bronze-scaly on both surfaces
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GreenYellow-green
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RacemesInconspicuous flowers in racemes to 2cm (¾in) long
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Fully hardy
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Silver
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub or small tree with spiny shoots
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilPreferably sandy
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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