10 Sea Buckthorn Plants 2-3ft Edible Coastal Hedging, Hippophae Rhamnoides 40-60cm

10 Sea Buckthorn Plants 2-3ft Edible Coastal Hedging, Hippophae Rhamnoides 40-60cm

Price: £19.99
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Expected release date is 1st Nov 2024
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Key Information:
Foilage
Deciduous
Mature Height
4-8m
Mature Spread
4-8m
Hardiness
H7 (colder than -20°C)
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral

Product Description

10 Sea Buckthorn / Hippophae Rhamnoides Plants

 

These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until April and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year.

 

The common sea-buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is by far the most widespread buckthorn, with a range extending from the Atlantic coasts of Europe right across to northwestern China.

 

In western Europe, it is largely confined to sea coasts where salt spray off the sea prevents other larger plants from out-competing it, but in central Asia it is more widespread in dry semi-desert sites where other plants cannot survive the dry conditions; in central Europe and Asia it also occurs as a subalpine shrub above tree line in mountains, and other sunny areas such as river banks.

Common sea-buckthorn has branches that are dense and stiff, and very thorny. The leaves are a distinct pale silvery-green, lanceolate, 3–8 cm long and less than 7 mm broad. It is dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The male produces brownish flowers which produce wind-distributed pollen.

Berries and leaves

The female plants produce orange berries 6–9 mm in diameter, soft, juicy and rich in oils. The berries are an important winter food resource for some birds, notably fieldfares.

Sea-buckthorn berries are multipurposed, edible and nutritious, though very acidic and astringent, unpleasant to eat raw, unless 'bletted' (frosted to reduce the astringency) and/or mixed as a juice with sweeter substances such as apple or grape juice. They can also be used to make pies or jams, lotions and liquors.

 

For the bare root planting instructions, please click here.

Customer Reviews

  • 4
    great plants, prompt delivery too

    Posted by Veronica Sloan on 12th Apr 2022

    all planted, hope they settle in as well as the hazels/cobs did. Thanks again

  • 5
    excellent

    Posted by Kevin O'Neill on 18th Feb 2021

    Arrived quickly; well packaged; appear to be in very good condition and would be very happy to use Beechwood again especially as no additional delivery charges for the Highlands (in fact post free!)

  • 5
    Great

    Posted by Unknown on 9th Feb 2021

    Arrived nicely packaged with a good root

  • 4
    Just arrived....

    Posted by Johanne Cote-Lyne on 4th Feb 2021

    The plants arrived in good time. They were all tightly packed and looked healthy. They have just been planted and it is now a question of waiting until the spring to see what comes up.

  • 5
    Sea Buckthorn

    Posted by Jonathan on 22nd Jan 2021

    Excellent plants, put them in same day, really well packed. Very pleased. Inspired by Seth on Rick Stein Cornwall on BBC2 Have planted mine near the Cornish Cliff, ideal

  • 4
    Concerns unfounded

    Posted by Anthony on 16th Mar 2020

    I received 10 Sea Buckthorn plants last year and had reservations that they were too dry and therefore not viable. My concerns were groundless, and I have planted ten healthy saplings and look forward to a good crop of berries this year. My apologies for my lack of understanding/ knowledge.

  • 5
    Extremely fast delivery

    Posted by Peter Vince on 11th Dec 2019

    EXTREMELY fast delivery through Royal Mail, these bare-root plants came very well packed, and appear in good condition and as described. Fast, courteous, and helpful reply to my query. Highly recommended seller.

  • 5
    Good Quality, Fast Delivery

    Posted by Lawrence Daniels on 6th Feb 2017

    Arrived in a few days courtesy of Royal Mail. Healthy plants with good root systems . I was sceptical due to the low price but have ordered again as very satisfied .

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