Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' – Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora'

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Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' – Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora'

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'Leikora' is a very strong-growing, substantial shrub to small tree with a broad upright habit. The branches are relatively thick and form many side branches. As a result, 'Leikora' forms a dense and compact, broad oval crown. The twigs are less densely covered with thorns than in the species H. rhamnoides. 'Leikora' is a female cultivar that produces many, relatively large fruits. These are deep orange fruits and drop to short cylindrical in shape, ripening around mid-September to late September.
The tree can be heavily pruned, but will then produce significantly less fruit the following season. Very suitable as an ornamental tree for mixed plantings, erosion control, in parks and gardens. To produce fruit, pollination by a male cultivar ('Pollmix') must take place. Hardiness zone 4.

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Specifications
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Height
2-4 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, grey-green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow
Fruits
yellow, 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
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 can withstand wind broad vase-shaped oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green greygreen yellow 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 'Leikora'

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Hippophae rhamnoides 'Leikora' 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 'Leikora' blooms in april, may.
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