Sea Buckthorn (hippophae rhamnoides)

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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.
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Growing Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
  • Hardy deciduous shrub (up to 6m tall) with narrow silvery-grey foliage and thorny branches; excellent for coastal gardens, windbreaks, and security hedging.
  • Nitrogen-fixing roots improve poor soils and stabilise dunes/erosion-prone sites.
  • Bright orange berries (on female plants) high in vitamins/antioxidants, edible for jams/juices (sour taste); attract birds (thrushes, blackbirds) in winter.
  • Supports pollinators with early flowers; provides dense shelter/nesting for wildlife.
  • Tolerant of salt spray, wind, drought, and most soils; low-maintenance once established.
Planting Guide
  • Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
  • Location: Full sun essential (partial shade reduces berries); well-drained soil (tolerates sandy, poor, dry, coastal); sheltered or exposed; ample space – suckers vigorously, unsuitable for small gardens.
  • Preparation: Dig hole twice root width; add sand/grit to heavy soils for drainage.
  • Planting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to control weeds and conserve soil moisture.
  • Aftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; prune late winter (remove suckers/dead wood); minimal feeding; monitor/control spread.
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