Seaberry Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Seaberry, commonly known as Sea Buckthorn, is a hardy deciduous shrub grown for its silvery-green foliage and bright orange-yellow berries. It is well suited to edible landscapes, windbreaks, coastal gardens, and wildlife plantings. The plant thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and tolerates poor soil, drought, and cold conditions once established. Its nutrient-rich berries are widely valued for culinary and health uses, and the plant also provides excellent erosion control and landscape resilience.

Features

• Hardy deciduous berry-producing shrub
• Produces bright orange-yellow edible berries
• Suitable for edible landscapes and windbreaks
• Extremely cold- and drought-tolerant once established
• Silvery ornamental foliage
• Improves soil and prevents erosion
• Supports wildlife and pollinators

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
• Common Name (US): Sea Buckthorn / Seaberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Hardy Berry Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April or September–November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 60–90 days at 34–41°F (1–5°C); cold stratification required for best germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6–15 feet tall, 5–10 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–10 feet apart