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| Latin Name | Hippophae rhamnoides |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 |
| Height | 10-15 ft |
| Spread | 6 - 10 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Average Time to Bear Fruit | 3 years |
| Harvest Time | August - September |
| Soil | Adaptable to most except waterlogged |
| Flower Time | May |
| Pollination | Dioecious meaning male and female parts are on separate plants which is why we sell them in packs of 3 to ensure good pollination as sex isn’t revealed until they mature. |
Growing Tips
Seaberry is a very tough and rugged shrub, adaptable to many contexts. They need full sun to really thrive, and we have noticed that they are also tolerant of heavy clay soils provided they have decent drainage- this can be created by planting on a mound or berm. They can sucker widely so this should be taken into consideration when planting. You need one male for every 7 female plants to ensure good pollination. Our Seaberries are seedlings meaning you can get either male or female so we sell them in packs of three to increase chances of good pollination.
More about Seabuckthorn
This shrub produces tart, omega rich fruits that are a true form of sunshine. Their high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, and immunomodulating nature is very fascinating. Ben Falk calls them “fish on a bush” due to their unusually high levels of omega 3 fatty acids which is quite rare for fruits to contain. They taste quite a bit like lemons mixed with tangerine notes.
Sea Buckthorn has a vast documented history in Russia of being used medicinally for athletes, astronauts and for animals. The Russian space program have been using the juice of these berries to counter the effects of radiation that they inevitably experience in space, as well as to boost energy, for decades. It is said that the high levels of vitamin C, E, carotenoids, and healthy fatty acids are responsible for enhancing overall vitality and preventing cellular damage. Russian scientists have been studying their compounds for decades.
They have formidable thorns and make a great hedgerow. Birds also do not seem as interested in them on our site. They’re also very cold hardy and produce good crops every year for us. Harvesting can be tricky with the thorns. You can cut a few branches with berries on them, put them in the freezer in a burlap sack, and then after they’ve frozen hard you whack the whole bag on a hard surface and the berries separate from the branches easily.