Sea Buckthorn Seeds - Fruit Plant

Sea Buckthorn is a hardy deciduous shrub valued for its bright orange berries, silvery foliage, and exceptional cold tolerance. The plant develops thorny branches with narrow silver-green leaves and produces clusters of nutrient-rich berries during the growing season. It thrives in full sun with well-drained sandy soil and adapts well to coastal and dry conditions. Suitable for edible landscapes, hedgerows, wildlife gardens, and erosion control planting.

Features

• Bright orange berry-producing shrub
• Hardy cold-tolerant perennial plant
• Attractive silvery-green foliage
• Suitable for edible landscapes
• Drought and coastal tolerant variety
• Excellent for hedges and windbreaks
• Useful for erosion control planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
• Common Name (US): Sea Buckthorn
• Seed Type / Variety: Berry Producing Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous thorny shrub
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days with cold stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6-15 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 feet apart