Sea Buckthorn Shrub Seeds, 20 Seeds, Professional Pack, Sandthorn Swallow Thorn Small Tree E4077Item NO.: E4077

Quantity: 20 pieces

Genus - Hippophae
Species - Rhamnoides
Common name - Sea Buckthorn
Other names - Common Sea Buckthorn, Sandthorn, Swallow Thorn
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 7
Height - 6-10' / 1,80 - 3 m
Spread - 24-36" / 0,60 - 0,90 m
Plant type - Shrub / Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic
Soil type - Clay, loam, well drained
Water requirements - Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Germination rate - 86%
Leaf / Flower color - Silver-gray / Yellow-green
Plant growth rate - Fast

Hippophae are deciduous shrubs or small trees, with narrow, silvery leaves and inconspicuous flowers followed on female plants by orange fruits; both male and female plants must be grown for a good crop of berries
H. rhamnoides is a large deciduous shrub with narrow, willow-like, silvery leaves and thorny shoots. Flowers very small, yellow, followed by small, bright orange berries on female plants
Grow in an exposed or sheltered position in full sun; suitable for the mixed border or in coastal regions use as windbreak, hedging or stabilizing sand dunes. (info source: Royal Horticultural Society)