Hippophae salicifolia 'Streetwise'
A medium-sized tree to 12m, of slender form suited for a small space or street-planting. Its roots fix nitrogen, making it ideal 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
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Yellow Orange | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ExposedDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
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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