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Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae salicifolia, Elaeagnaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Austrian Winter PeaPisum sativum var. arvense
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Hairy VetchVicia villosa
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Fava BeanVicia faba
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Goumi BerryElaeagnus multiflora

Both thorny nitrogen-fixing shrubs compete intensely for space and can interfere with each other's establishment

Uses

Functions

FoodNitrogen Fixation

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn grow in?

Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

Is Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Willow-leaved 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 Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn?

Good companions for Willow-leaved Sea Buckthorn include Austrian Winter Pea, Hairy Vetch, Fava Bean.

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