Hippophäe rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn

Description: 20ft (6m). Deciduous. Spines. Narrow, greyish leaves. Insignificant, yellow flowers in April. Bright orange fruit in autumn.

Cultivation: Fully hardy. Sun, thrives in sandy soil. Male and female plants required for fruit. Ideal for hedging.

Latin name: Hippophäe rhamnoides
Common name: Sea Buckthorn
Type: shrub
Hedging: Yes
Sow: March
April
May
Cuttings: June
July
August

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