Is sea buckthorn a jujube tree? What is the difference between sea buckthorn and jujube?

1. Is it an Elaeagnus angustifolia tree?

Sea buckthorn is not the Elaeagnus angustifolia tree. Both are specialties of the desert area of ​​Xinjiang, but they are not the same plant. There are certain differences in species and appearance.

2. The difference between the two

1. Species difference: Sea buckthorn is a deciduous shrub or tree of the genus Hippophae in the family Elaeagnaceae, while Elaeagnus angustifolia is a deciduous tree or small tree of the genus Elaeagnus in the family Elaeagnaceae.

2. Different appearance: Sea buckthorn is only 1.5 meters tall, has many thorns, has white scales and soft hairs on its young branches, has light yellow flowers, and has spherical fruits that are orange-yellow or orange-red in color. The height of the Elaeagnus angustifolia can reach 5-10 meters. Its branches are reddish brown, its flowers are silvery white, and its fruits are oval with a pink surface.

3. Different habits: Sea buckthorn is a light-loving plant that is not afraid of heat or cold. It can resist wind and sand, and is also drought-resistant. It has a strong adaptability to soil and can grow healthily as long as the soil is not too sticky. Sea buckthorn is also drought-resistant and wind-resistant. In addition, it is also very salt-alkali resistant, and the fruit can only form at a temperature above 20°C.

4. Different distribution: Sea buckthorn is mainly distributed in Hebei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan and Inner Mongolia in my country. It can generally be found in sunny areas at an altitude of 800-3600 meters, especially in the Loess Plateau. In addition to the northwest and western Inner Mongolia, the sand date can also be found in North China and Northeast China.