ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
6 m
SPREAD:
3 cm
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Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' - Leikora Sea Buckthorn
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Yellow
HEIGHT:
6 m
SPREAD:
3 cm
Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions, including salt, it is, however, best grown in a dry, sandy soil, in full sun.
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.
