Hippophae rhamnoides – Hippophae rhamnoides

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Hippophae rhamnoides – Hippophae rhamnoides

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Buckthorn is a characteristic large shrub, eventually growing into a small tree to about 6 m. The vase-shaped to broad oval is usually somewhat irregular in shape, giving the tree a somewhat whimsical character. The narrow, grey-green leaves give the tree an airy character, which is enhanced by the grey underside of the leaves. Both sides of the leaves are finely silvery scaly. The flowers are monoecious and the tree dioecious. Thus, to produce fruit, a female plant is needed (e.g. 'Hergo' or 'Leikora'), which is pollinated by a male ('Pollmix'). Flowering in March-April is not very conspicuous. The fruits, which ripen in autumn, are. The fleshy fruits are up to about 1 cm in size and orange coloured. The edible fruits are very rich in vitamin C and were used as citrus substitutes in the former Eastern Bloc during the Cold War. Meanwhile, the fruits are once again rising in popularity in parts of Scandinavia, Poland and the Baltic states. H. rhamnoides is particularly (sea) wind resistant and can be used right down to the sea. The tree grows on any soil -even sparse- and tolerates both drought and temporary flooding. However, buckthorn grows best in deeply rooted, neutral to calcareous, sufficiently moist soil. The tree can therefore be used to combat erosion. For example, along roads and in central reservations. But of course H. rhamnoides is also suitable as a garden and park tree.
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Height
6 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown, scaly, with strong branch thorns, bark brown-grey, smooth
Leaf
linear to narrow elongated, 3-7 cm long and up to 0.7 cm wide, grey-green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
unisexual, in short ears, small, greenish-yellow, March-April
Fruits
ovoid fleshy fruit, 0.6-1 cm in size, orange
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, also sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green greygreen yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit yes
Frequently asked questions
Hippophae rhamnoides

Hippophae rhamnoides can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Hippophae rhamnoides is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Hippophae rhamnoides turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Hippophae rhamnoides is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Hippophae rhamnoides with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Hippophae rhamnoides blooms in april, may.
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