Hippophae salicifolia

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Hippophae salicifolia

Also known as: Willow-Leaved Sea Buckthorn

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Medium

Height: 15.00 m

Width: 10.00 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable, Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(5)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Wood

Description

Fruits: Whether raw or cooked, they are very nutritious and packed with vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, bioflavonoids, and essential fatty acids. These fruits are ripe in late summer, but can be eaten about a month earlier. They remain on the tree until well into winter, causing them to become softer and slightly milder in flavor. The fruits have a sour taste, similar to lemon, which becomes less sour when cooked. You can use them in salad dressings, when making jam, and increasingly in fruit juices, especially in combination with other fruits.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Asimina triloba Papaw	Asimina triloba can help improve soil health with its deep roots while benefiting from the nitrogen-fixing qualities of Hippophae salicifolia.
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo	Broussonetia kazinoki provides shade and wind protection, vital for the young Hippophae salicifolia plants.
Onobrychis viciifolia Sainfoin	Onobrychis viciifolia can improve nitrogen levels in the soil, enhancing growth for Hippophae salicifolia.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana offers a habitat for beneficial insects which can help control pests that target Hippophae salicifolia.
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Amelanchier alnifolia can provide food for pollinators that will also benefit the pollination of Hippophae salicifolia.
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry	Broussonetia papyrifera provides additional foliage that can create a microclimate conducive to the growth of Hippophae salicifolia.