ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
2-3 m
SPREAD:
2-3 m
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Hippophae rhamnoides - Common Sea Buckthorn
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
2-3 m
SPREAD:
2-3 m
Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions, it is, however, best grown in a dry, sandy soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Though there are male and female plants in this species, they are not normally grown separated. There are now male and female cultivars available.
Species Hippophae rhamnoides are known to be invasive. It has not yet been established whether the cultivars are as vigorous.
Grow Me Instead suggests Viburnum lentago, Aronia melanocarpa, Myrica pensylvanica (Morella pensylvanica) among others, as potential substitutes. Editor recommends Shepherdia canadensis.
