The Sea buckthorn tree has rigid, thorny branches.  Male plants have brownish flowers which produce wind-distributed pollen and female plants produce soft, tasty orange berries.  A prickly plant with a unique taste varying from sour to tart and even fruity sometimes.  This ornamental fruit tree is dormant during Winter and will need 20-30mm of water per week during Summer.  Suitable for indoor or container planting and can be used as a hedge.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -43°c
• Estimated height: 2-4m
• Estimated width: 1.5m
• Pollination is done by wind
• Drought-resistant once established
• Disease resistance once established
• Low-maintenance

Planting distance: 1.5m apart in the rows and 2.2m to 2.5m between the rows.

Pruning requirements: The purpose of pruning sea buckthorn is to train branches, promote growth and facilitate harvesting. Moderate pruning will increase the yield and fruiting life of the plants.

Used for: Fresh eating, pulps, juices, preserves, oils and medicinal products.  Can also be used to add flavour to beer, wine, liquors and cordials and its leaves are used for making tea.

Did you know?  The sea buckthorn may be one of the only plant foods known to be loaded with omega-3, omega-6, omega-7 and omega-9 fatty acids.