Sea-Buckthorn

General
Scientific Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
Family: Elaeagnaceae (Oleaster)
Hardiness: Zone 3
Leaves: Deciduous
Plant Type: Tree
Growth
Rate: Medium
Mature Height: <25’
Longevity: Medium
Power Line: Yes
Ornamental
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Fruit: Bright orange drupes
Fall Color: n/a

A shrub or small tree, native from Europe to the Altai mountains in western and northern China and the Himalayan mountains. Sea-buckthorn was introduced into North America in 1923. A very hardy plant with foliar and fruit interest, but sometimes short-lived. 

Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Prefers subsoil moisture rather than ponding.
Soil: Preforms best on coarse textured soils. Adaptable to high pH and saline soils.

Sea-buckthorn has very attractive silver-green foliage and orange persisting fruit throughout the winter. Thorns might limit use in some sites.

Very tolerant of saline areas and would be excellent near streets or sidewalks.  Approved for shelterbelts and other conservation plantings in North Dakota.