20 Seeds Sea Buckthorn Hippophae rhamnoides Hardy Deciduous Shrub

Sea Buckthorn is a hardy, deciduous shrub grown for its narrow silvery foliage and dense clusters of bright orange berries. It forms an upright, thicket-like habit and adapts well to wind-exposed sites and poor, sandy ground, making it a useful choice for hedgerows, shelterbelts, and mixed wildlife borders.

The tart, juicy berries are traditionally used in jellies, sauces, juices, and syrups, while the foliage and fruit provide interest through late summer and autumn. Plants are typically dioecious, so both male and female plants are needed for fruit set, and pruning is best done to control spread and keep the shrub manageable. Berries are easiest to harvest by cutting whole fruiting branches or by freezing branches briefly before stripping the fruit.
Species: Hippophae rhamnoides
Type: Hardy deciduous shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, suckering, thicket-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor soil
Days_to_Harvest: 3 to 5 years from seed
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart
Notes: Dioecious; plant male and female for fruit production