Hippophae salicifolia
Willow-Leaved Sea Buckthorn
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Hippophae salicifolia.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist, Well-drained, Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit
Nitrogen fixer, Pioneer species, Wood
Description
Fruits: Whether raw or cooked, they are very nutritious and packed with vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, bioflavonoids, and essential fatty acids. These fruits are ripe in late summer, but can be eaten about a month earlier. They remain on the tree until well into winter, causing them to become softer and slightly milder in flavor. The fruits have a sour taste, similar to lemon, which becomes less sour when cooked. You can use them in salad dressings, when making jam, and increasingly in fruit juices, especially in combination with other fruits.