Sea Buckthorn — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Hippophae rhamnoides |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–1460 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 182.9–304.8 |
| Mature height (cm) | 182.9–457.2 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 182.9–304.8 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3–7 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Sea buckthorn is a thorny, nitrogen-fixing shrub that thrives in poor, dry, sandy soils where most fruits struggle. It is dioecious and requires male plants for pollination — one male per 5–7 females; sex is not identifiable until first flowering, so purchase sexed plants. The tiny berries are borne directly on the branches in dense clusters and are difficult to harvest without damaging the plant; a common approach is to cut fruiting branches in fall and strip berries indoors or by freezing and shaking. The tart, orange berries are extremely high in vitamin C.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0