Seaberry female (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides. Family: Eleagnaceae (Autumn olive)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx8ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees, wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Nitrogen fixer
Long popular as a juice and preserve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and more recently in Canada, the seaberry, (aka sea buckthorn), is another emerging berry of interest. The berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and have been used for centuries to support digestive health, skin health, and boost immunity. Spreading slowly by clonal runners, its attractive silvery leaves resemble rosemary and yew. The small, tic-tac sized yellow orange berries are harvested in fall, and can be eaten fresh, pressed into juice, pulp and medicinal / cooking oil. At least one male male is required for fruit, and can pollinate up to 8 females. Plant the male upwind in the direction of the prevailing wind, typically to the north.
Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides. Family: Eleagnaceae (Autumn olive)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx8ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees, wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Nitrogen fixer
Long popular as a juice and preserve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and more recently in Canada, the seaberry, (aka sea buckthorn), is another emerging berry of interest. The berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and have been used for centuries to support digestive health, skin health, and boost immunity. Spreading slowly by clonal runners, its attractive silvery leaves resemble rosemary and yew. The small, tic-tac sized yellow orange berries are harvested in fall, and can be eaten fresh, pressed into juice, pulp and medicinal / cooking oil. At least one male male is required for fruit, and can pollinate up to 8 females. Plant the male upwind in the direction of the prevailing wind, typically to the north.
Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides. Family: Eleagnaceae (Autumn olive)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Shrub
Mature size: 19ftx8ft
Native range: Central Asia
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, sandy sites, disturbed soil, hedges, full sun
Pollinators: Bees, wind
Edible parts: Fruit
Uses and functions: Nitrogen fixer
Long popular as a juice and preserve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and more recently in Canada, the seaberry, (aka sea buckthorn), is another emerging berry of interest. The berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and have been used for centuries to support digestive health, skin health, and boost immunity. Spreading slowly by clonal runners, its attractive silvery leaves resemble rosemary and yew. The small, tic-tac sized yellow orange berries are harvested in fall, and can be eaten fresh, pressed into juice, pulp and medicinal / cooking oil. At least one male male is required for fruit, and can pollinate up to 8 females. Plant the male upwind in the direction of the prevailing wind, typically to the north.
