Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Description
A great plant for use in screening and for a specimen that brings some interest into the winter garden with its bright orange edible fruits. These fruits reach about 1/2" in diameter and can be used in making jellies, syrups, or for flavoring beverages with its citrus-like acidity.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Blooming
Blooms inconspicuous flowers in spring followed by spherical, orange fruits. Both female and male plants must be present for fruit production to occur.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Growth
Deciduous, dioecious shrubs and trees. Grows best with full sun exposure. Hippophae works well in mixed or shrub borders, in wild gardens, or as ornamentals. H. rhamnoides is often used as a windbreak in coastal areas.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Planting
In spring, or when ripe, sow seeds in containers in an open frame. Stratify the seeds (sown in spring) for 3 months at 39°F (4°C). Can also propagate Hippophae from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and hardwood cuttings in late fall. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood, and hardwood cuttings are cuttings taken from mature wood. Conduct layering in fall as well. Layering is a propagation method where a stem is pegged to the soil while still attached to the parent plant. This process induces rooting.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Pest
Uncommon.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Interesting facts
There are only 3 known species of Hippophae, endemic to regions from Europe to Asia. They occur mainly on coastal dunes, and on riverbank screes in the mountains. Sea-buckthorn berries are high in nutrients, but because of their high acid content and astringeny, are rarely eaten raw. They are often used to make jams and jellies.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Soil and irrigation
Sea-buckthorns grows best in neutral to alkaline, sandy soil that is moist, yet well-drained.
