Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Sea buckthorn is a thorny deciduous shrub, sometimes developing into a small tree, with silvery foliage and orange fruits clustered closely along its shoots. Its botanical name is Hippophae rhamnoides, in the Elaeagnaceae family. Its native range covers Europe and parts of temperate Asia. Coastal dunes are familiar habitats, although it also occurs inland. Its eventual height depends on the population, selection and surroundings, and a mature plant can reach several metres.The leaves are simple and alternate, long and narrow, with smooth edges. Their shape resembles the leaves of some willows. The upper surface is greyish green, while the underside has a conspicuous covering of silvery scales. Young shoots also look scaly before becoming grey. Thorny branches and dense branching create a substantial bush rather than an airy crown. The leaves fall during the colder part of the year, exposing the framework of stems.Spring flowering is subtle. The small yellowish…
