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Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
Forestart Reference: HIRHA1

A first rate shrub or small tree for coastal salt laden areas. It has narrow silvery leaves and in winter has a show of orange berries which birds find inedible.

Common name: Sea Buckthorn.
Native: Europe and East Asia.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 4m x 2m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 16 weeks stratification treatment.
Germinal seeds / kg: 50000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Can tolerate a wide range of soils but demands direct sunlight.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 4m x 4m

Availability: Currently out of stock