Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides, Elaeagnaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Beaked HazelnutCorylus cornuta

Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation

Fava BeanVicia faba

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Berseem CloverTrifolium alexandrinum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Creeping ThymeThymus serpyllum

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

False Indigo BushAmorpha fruticosa

Sea buckthorn's aggressive suckering and false indigo's dense growth create intense competition for space

Russian OliveElaeagnus angustifolia

Both are aggressive nitrogen-fixing shrubs that compete intensely for space and resources in similar habitats

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Sea Buckthorn grow in?

Sea Buckthorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Sea Buckthorn a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sea Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sea Buckthorn?

Good companions for Sea Buckthorn include Beaked Hazelnut, Fava Bean, Berseem Clover, Bamboo Shoot, Creeping Thyme.

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