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Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea buckthorn
Deciduous shrub
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The Hippophae rhamnoides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea buckthorn.

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Latin Name:  Hippophae rhamnoides
Common Name:  Sea buckthorn
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Some reports suggest that the fruit is poisonous[13, 100], whilst it may be very acid it is most definitely not poisonous[65].
 
Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  2.5
 
Habitat:  Usually found near the coast, often forming thickets on fixed dunes and sea cliffs[9, 17, 244].



Propagation Notes:  Seed - sow spring in a sunny position in a cold frame[78]. Germination is usually quick and good although 3 months cold stratification may improve the germination rate. Alternatively the seed can be sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring into their permanent positions. Male seedlings, in spring, have very prominent axillary buds whilst females are clear and smooth at this time[78]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June/July in a frame[200]. Difficult[113]. This is the easiest method of vegetative propagation[214]. Cuttings of mature wood in autumn[200]. Difficult[113]. The cuttings should be taken at the end of autumn or very early in the spring before the buds burst. Store them in sand and peat until April, cut into 7 - 9cm lengths and plant them in a plastic tent with bottom heat[214]. Rooting should take place within 2 months and they can be put in their permanent positions in the autumn[214]. Division of suckers in the winter. They can be planted out direct into their permanent psitions and usually establish well and quickly[K]. Layering in autumn[200].

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