sea buckthorn

How to Grow and Care for sea buckthorn

sea buckthorn · Hippophae rhamnoides
Also known as: sallow thorn; swallow thorn; willow thorn

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing sea buckthorn

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

How to Water sea buckthorn?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sea buckthorn?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sea buckthorn?

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What Soil Is Best for sea buckthorn?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sea buckthorn?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize sea buckthorn?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune sea buckthorn?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate sea buckthorn?

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How to Transplant sea buckthorn?

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How to Care for sea buckthorn in Winter?

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How to Plant sea buckthorn?

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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How to Repot sea buckthorn?

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How to Harvest sea buckthorn?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of sea buckthorn

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Attributes of sea buckthorn

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Hippophae rhamnoides
Genus
Hippophae
Family
Elaeagnaceae
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