Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea buckthorn
Hello, like others here, I regret not knowing it wasn't self-fertile; I was looking forward to seeing its fruit. It's a shame because the tree is thriving in its large container. I'm going to buy a self-fertile variety and move the one I already have somewhere—I'm not sure where yet. For those who might want to try sexing, the Florealpes website shows a photo: https://florealpes.com/fiche_argousier.php
CÉDRIC, 04/06/2025
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Description
Hippophae rhamnoides, or Sea Buckthorn, is a tall thorny shrub with rapid cold and salt-resistant growth. Female plants bear highly decorative orange berries. Edible and with numerous medicinal properties, their tart taste is appreciated in jams, jellies, or syrups. Sea Buckthorn thrives in ordinary or poor soils, with good drainage. It is also perfect for creating dense and impassable defensive hedges. It is ideally planted in autumn for harvesting from September.
Sea Buckthorn is found in both mountainous areas and coastal dunes, helping to combat soil erosion. It belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family. It is a bushy and thorny shrub with rapid growth, reaching 3 m to 5 m (9.8 ft to 16.4 ft) in all directions. Its dense root system has the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. Its deciduous leaves are narrow and elongated, dark green on top and silvery grey underneath. It is a very hardy shrub, able to withstand up to -30° C (-22° F) and also tolerant to drought. Sea Buckthorn bears either male or female flowers (dioecious). The small green flowers, arranged in clusters, appear in April before the foliage. Fruiting requires having a plant of the opposite sex; one male plant can pollinate three to five female plants. The round to oval berries are a vibrant orange colour, and are produced on female bushes from the 2nd or 3rd year. They persist on the bush throughout winter and provide a valuable food source for birds. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, these sea buckthorn berries are consumed in the form of jams, syrups, or jellies. They are also used in cosmetics, in the form of oil extracted from the seeds and pulp.
A blessing for uncultivated or even rocky soils, sea buckthorn brings a touch of lushness and colour to neglected gardens and abandoned boundaries, while perfectly playing its role as a defender. Perfect for creating defensive hedges, it will draw attention especially in autumn and winter with its abundant colourful fruiting, while shielding the garden from prying eyes and sheltering many small garden-friendly animals. Let it grow freely, in the distance, at the corner of a slightly sad building, or at the edge of a natural grove; it will be spectacular in these conditions, either in flowers or fruits. In a hedge, mix it with other varieties to play with different fruit colours, but also with other shrubs such as Cotoneaster, Holly, Eleagnus, deciduous or evergreen Spindle Trees, Brooms, and Bay Laurel.
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Botanical data
Hippophae
rhamnoides
Eleagnaceae
Sea buckthorn
Northern Europe
Planting and care
Plant in autumn or, failing that, in spring. Choose a sunny exposure. Sea buckthorn adapts to all types of soil and will thrive in ordinary or even poor soils. Soak the root ball in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a wide and deep hole. Place the root ball and cover with soil. Water at the time of planting. Afterwards, watering will not be necessary.
Robust, less prone to diseases and pests, sea buckthorn does not require any special care.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.