Elaeagnaceae
Sea buckthorn: Edible Plant
Hippophae rhamnoides
Requires full sun and well-drained, preferably sandy soil. It is very resistant to drought and frost but does not tolerate shade.
Every 10 days
Direct sun
-40° - 35°C
30% - 70%
Categories
What is Sea buckthorn?
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a medium-care plant from the Elaeagnaceae family. Sea buckthorn is a thorny deciduous shrub known for its bright orange berries, which are exceptionally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It features narrow silvery-grey leaves and is highly resistant to frost and soil salinity.
Sea buckthorn grows up to 6.0m, spread of 400cm, watering every 10 days, -40°C – 35°C, 30–70% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Sea buckthorn is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Sea buckthorn?
TLDR: Sea buckthorn needs Direct sun, watering every 10 days, and temperatures between -40-35°C with 30-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Sea buckthorn?
Water young plants regularly; mature shrubs are highly drought-tolerant.
How Much Light Does Sea buckthorn Need?
Plant in locations with direct all-day sun; the plant withers and fails to fruit in the shade.
What Is the Best Soil for Sea buckthorn?
Prefers light, sandy, and well-drained soils. It can fix nitrogen in the soil through symbiosis with bacteria.
What Pot Should You Use for Sea buckthorn?
Grows best in open ground; it is not suitable for long-term container cultivation.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 365 days
What Is Sea buckthorn and Where Does It Come From?
Sea buckthorn is a thorny deciduous shrub known for its bright orange berries, which are exceptionally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It features narrow silvery-grey leaves and is highly resistant to frost and soil salinity.
How to Propagate Sea buckthorn?
Seed sowing
- Seeds germinate better after exposure to frost.
- 1 Seed collection
Obtain seeds from ripe fruits and clean them of pulp.
- 2 Stratification
Seeds require a cold period (outdoors in winter or in a refrigerator) to break dormancy.
- 3 Sowing
Sow seeds in a sandy substrate during spring.
Materials needed:
Hardwood cuttings
- Ensure you take cuttings from both female and male plants for pollination.
- 1 Taking cuttings
During the dormant period, cut healthy one-year-old shoots about 15-20 cm long.
- 2 Storage
Keep them in a cool and moist place until early spring.
- 3 Planting
Insert the cuttings directly into moist soil so that only the top buds are protruding.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Sea buckthorn Grow?
TLDR: Sea buckthorn can reach up to 6.0m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
6.0m
Spread
4.0m
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Plant Uses
Edible
Can be consumed
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Medicinal Uses
- Immune system support
- Treatment of burns and wounds
- Skin regeneration
- Improving digestion
Culinary Uses
- Jams and syrups
- Teas
- Fruit juices
- Liqueurs
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Meaning & Symbolism
Symbolizes vitality, health, and resilience against adverse conditions.
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