50 Seeds Sea Buckthorn Seaberry Hippophae rhamnoides Hardy Shrub

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), commonly called Seaberry, is a cold-hardy deciduous shrub grown for its narrow silvery foliage and heavy crops of bright orange fruit. It is a tough, adaptable plant that thrives in challenging conditions and makes a striking addition to hedgerows, windbreaks, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
The tangy, vitamin-rich berries are valued for juices, jellies, sauces, and preserves, while the dense thorny habit provides shelter and food for birds. Plants are typically dioecious, so both male and female shrubs are needed for fruit production. Grow in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, and prune to maintain shape and productivity.
Species: Hippophae rhamnoides
Variety: Seaberry
Type: Deciduous shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, suckering, thorny
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor and saline soils
Days_to_Harvest: 3 to 5 years from seed
Zones: 3 to 8
Germination: 10 to 21 days at 60 to 70F after cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart
Notes: Dioecious, plant both male and female for fruit