Hippophae salicifolia
willow-leaved sea buckthorn
A medium-sized thorny tree to 15m, which fixes nitrogen in its roots, making it good for poor soils. Its deciduous leaves are narrow and silver green, turning pale yellow in autumn. It has inconspicuous flowers in spring which, if a male plant is also planted, become orange berries in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Orange Yellow | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Genus
Hippophae are deciduous shrubs or small trees, with narrow, silvery leaves and inconspicuous flowers followed on female plants by orange fruits; both male and female plants must be grown for a good crop of berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moisture retentive to moist soil, in full sun. For more information see our advice on tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate from semi-ripe cutting in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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