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Add Striking Color to Your Landscape
- Exceptional ornamental beauty with attractive silver-green foliage
- Female Sea Buckthorn Bush produces an abundance of vibrant orange berries when paired with a male pollinator
- Grows well in a variety of locations
- Thorny branches and suckering nature make it an effective barrier plant
- Great for making homemade jams, jellies, and juices
- Though you need a male and a female for berries, one male can pollinate up to eight female plants!
The Female Sea Buckthorn Bush is a hardy, versatile shrub that seems to have it all. Combining distinctive beauty with easy-growing appeal, this female variety produces an abundance of colorful fruit when paired with a male Sea Buckthorn for pollination. One of its most eye-catching features is the clusters of vivid orange berries that stand out against its attractive, silvery-green foliage. Hanging in bunches along the branches, these bright berries create a stunning contrast that makes the Sea Buckthorn a standout in the garden. Reaching heights of up to 10 feet, this hardy shrub also offers the added benefit of nitrogen-fixing capabilities, making it a valuable addition to a variety of landscapes.
Beyond its ornamental appeal, the Female Sea Buckthorn Bush produces flavorful berries that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Known for their distinctive tart taste, Sea Berries are especially popular for making homemade jams, jellies, and juices. Widely grown throughout Europe, this unique fruiting shrub is a great choice for gardeners looking to combine beauty with a rewarding harvest. While both male and female Sea Buckthorn plants are needed for fruit production, pollination is simple—just one male plant can pollinate up to eight female plants. With its colorful berries, attractive foliage, and adaptable growing habits, the Female Sea Buckthorn Bush is a versatile addition to your garden or landscape.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Low light will decrease your harvest, so be sure to choose a location where your Sea Buckthorn will receive full sunlight. They also require well-draining soil so be sure to amend the soil when planting with compost or peat moss to improve drainage if needed. Avoid using manure as it will provide excessive amounts of nitrogen and stunt the root production. They prefer a pH range of 6 to 7.
Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball and equal in depth. Remove your Sea Buckthorn from its container and place it inside the hole, keeping the top of the root ball even with the ground. Water the soil immediately after planting which will help to settle the soil and remove any additional air pockets. Apply a layer of mulch around your plant to conserve moisture and help keep grass and weeds from growing.
2. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but be sure not to saturate it. Overwatering can cause the leaves to turn yellow and droopy, while under watering will cause them to dry up and turn brown and crisp.
3. Fertilizing: Feed your plants yearly in spring using a well balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10.
4. Harvesting: When your berries are ready for harvesting in late summer and early fall, they will appear firm and have a uniform color. Since the branches have a thorny structure, they can be shaken to help remove berries. Again, keep in mind you will need a male and female Sea Buckthorn to get harvests.
5. Pruning: Be sure to prune your plants in late winter to remove any criss-crossing or broken branches. You’ll want to be sure your plant has plenty of airflow and exposure to sun as possible between branches.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 8-12 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8-12 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Hippophae rhamnoides |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, ID, ME, OR, WA |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-8 outdoors |
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