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| Identification |
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Genus
Hippophae
Species
rhamnoides
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sea berry
sea buckthorn
Family
ELAEAGNACEAE
Specimen number
S10654
Data source
GrUnFr p309;MedPl p218;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Hippophae rhamnoides can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. Sea berry (also known as sea buckthorn) can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiscorbutic
astringent
Medicinal parts
Berries
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The nuts are 1/4 inch round enclosed in orange colored juicy acidic flesh. Its most notable nutritional component is vitamin C. As a food source, Hippophae rhamnoides is often used in jelly and in sauces. Sea berry (sometimes called sea buckthorn) is thought to have beneficial uses as either an antiscorbutic or an astringent. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the berries.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Layering
Pollination method
Dioecious
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jelly
Sauces
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Nuts
Description of edible parts
1/4 inch round enclosed in orange colored juicy acidic flesh
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Hippophae rhamnoides is dioecious, thus both a male and a female of the species are required in order to bear fruit. Propagation of Sea berry (in some places called sea buckthorn) can be achieved by layering. This plant is thought to originate from Western and central Asia.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hippophae rhamnoides is a woody perennial. Sea berry (locally known in some parts as sea buckthorn) is deciduous in nature.
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