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Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea buckthorn)
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8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hippophae rhamnoides
Other names
Sea buckthorn, Sallow thorn, Swallow thorn, Willow thorn
Genus
Hippophae Hippophae
Species
H. rhamnoides - H. rhamnoides is a deciduous shrub with narrow, silvery foliage and thorns. Flowers are insignificant, and may be followed by orange berries on female plants, if a male plant is available for polination. This is a good plant for coastal situations.
Hippophae rhamnoides is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea buckthorn) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. It dislikes acid soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hippophae rhamnoides
Other names
Sea buckthorn, Sallow thorn, Swallow thorn, Willow thorn
Genus
Hippophae Hippophae
Species
H. rhamnoides - H. rhamnoides is a deciduous shrub with narrow, silvery foliage and thorns. Flowers are insignificant, and may be followed by orange berries on female plants, if a male plant is available for polination. This is a good plant for coastal situations.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea buckthorn) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. It dislikes acid soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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