Hippophae rhamnoides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Hippophae rhamnoides
Also known as:
Sea Buckthorn
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
2.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable, Wet
Moist, Permeable, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Oil
Fruit, Oil
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Charcoal, Cosmetic, Dye, Oil, Wood, Carbon farming
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Charcoal, Cosmetic, Dye, Oil, Wood, Carbon farming
Description
Fruit: can be consumed both fresh and cooked. This fruit is particularly rich in vitamins A and C. Adults often find them too sour when raw, but children enjoy them. Sea buckthorn berries are often used to make juice, often in combination with other fruits. They have a diameter of 6 to 8 mm and become less sour after frost or when cooked. The berries are ripe from the end of September and are available throughout the entire winter.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Ribes rubrum as a companion helps improve the soil structure and can attract beneficial pollinators, enhancing the overall growth of Hippophae rhamnoides. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica provides shade and helps maintain moisture in the soil which is beneficial for Hippophae rhamnoides. |
|
Lavatera spp. Tree Lavatera |
Rhamnus frangula can improve soil fertility and its presence encourages biodiversity by attracting different fauna. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum can enrich the soil with nutrients, aiding the growth of Hippophae rhamnoides and providing berries for consumption. |
|
Sorbus aucuparia European mountain ash |
Sorbus aucuparia offers windbreak and habitat for wildlife, increasing the ecosystem services around Hippophae rhamnoides. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia attracts various pollinators and can improve yield quality of the fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides. |