True Root Nursery

Potted Sea Buckthorn Cutting

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

History: Sea buckthorn is native to parts of Europe and Asia where it has been a source of food, medicine, and fodder for centuries. These mystery cuttings were grown by us so it will be a bit of a surprise to see what the mature plants are like!

Why We Grow It: If you're looking for a dense, fruiting bush, look no further! These cold-hardy plants are grown from cutting, although it is uncertain whether each plant is male or female. The nodules on their roots help fix nitrogen into the soil, and the resilient plants are salt tolerant. They can withstand the juglones from walnuts and will reach up to 6 meters tall, forming virtually impermeable thickets if left to their own devices. The berries have a wide range of uses and the leaves can be enjoyed in tea.

$25.00

Size:

11 in stock

Fruit Traits:

Recommended Use: Nitrogen fixer, hedgerow, berries may be used for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and preserving, leaves can be made into tea, branches and leaves can be used as animal fodder

Fruit Size: Unknown

Storage: Keeps up to two weeks in the fridge

Harvest: August - Late

Tree Traits:

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3

Soil Preferance: Prefers clay loam but adaptable to different soil types

Flowering Time: Spring - Late

Pollination Requirements: A male and female plant will be required for pollination to occur and berries to be produced. One male plant will pollinate 5 females.

Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habit: Shrub reaches up to 6m tall. Harvest late August to September for berries if female

Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gal pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gal pots.

  • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
  • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
  • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
  • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
  • 16g pots - 6-8ft tall

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