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Sea Buckthorn Hedge Hippophae rhamnoides

Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) LeavesSea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) BerriesSea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Full HedgeSea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Dense BerriesSea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) Leaves and Branch

Sea Buckthorn Hedge Hippophae rhamnoides

From: £2.09
Sea Buckthorn is a native, ornamental prickly deciduous hedging plant, commonly found in coastal positions but which also does very well inland, even in very cold positions.Click here for more information.More Information
  • 12 Month Plant Guarantee
  • Average Growth Rate
  • Yellow Flowers
  • Deciduous
  • Grows to 6m
  • Has Berries
  • Native
  • Prickly
  • Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, chalk and clay soils, full sun to semi shaded areas and inland, exposed and coastal sites
  • Growth Rate: Average growing, expect 20-40cm a year
  • Height: Easily maintained at 1-4m
  • Bare root plants are shown in winter dormancy as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Bare Root

Bare Root

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Root Ball

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Step 2 - Select Size & Quantity:

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Height
cm
Price
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Planting Density
Quantity
Sea Buckthorn 40/60cm bare root
£2.49
5 to 7per metre
Sea Buckthorn 60/90cm bare root
£2.89
5 to 7per metre
Sea Buckthorn 60/90cm 2L pot
£8.99
3 to 5per metre
Individual Plants
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Product Details
Product Details

Sea Buckthorn Hedge Plants Description

Sea Buckthorn, also known as Sea Berry and even Siberian Pineapple, is a UK native hedgerow and one of the components in our Native Coastal Hedging Packs, which feature species ideal for coastal locations. It is noted for its plentiful, edible orange berries which are very high in vitamins and antioxidants (use in pies, preserves, sauces and juices) and attractive, delicate silvery foliage.

For a good supply of berries, it needs to be in a sunny situation. You can see more edible hedging choices here. It's very useful in wet sites (it does not like dry soil) and can fix nitrogen in the soil so it's helpful in improving poor soils. See also our Alder Hedging page which is another hedge plant that can improve soil with nitrogen to the benefit of other plants nearby.

The leaves are long and narrow and initially silvery on both upper and undersides, but turning sage green with maturity, making them similar in appearance to Rosemary whilst not being a fragrant hedging plant. This plant spreads quickly, both by sucker and seed, so it needs a little bit of maintenance.

According to Greek legend, Sea Buckthorn was the favourite food of Pegasus, the winged horse and today, many horse supplements contain berries or leaves from this plant, thought to improve equine health. The berries are edible and full of Vitamin C - up to 15 times the amount contained in oranges (but can have a purging effect - you were warned!) Oil from the berries is frequently used in skin care products. It was used by Russian astronauts to protect against sun burn and even to treat victims of the Chernobyl disaster.

To find out more about Sea Buckthorn, read our blog post Sea Buckthorn - Nature's Most Balanced Fruit.

Bare root plants are only available from November to late April/early May.

See also our range of flowering hedge plants and our intruder proof hedging plants.

Further Information
Further Information

You’ll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed next to the products below. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you’re willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.

For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.

Pruning Advice
Pruning Advice

Sea Buckthorn should only be pruned when the plant is dormant in late winter or early spring before the buds open. This will help to encourage growth. Be mindful not to trim all of the hedge back evenly as this will result in a more uniform density which in turn can create low light conditions within the body of the hedge.

Overcrowding of branches is a common cause of low fruit yield, so if you are growing Sea Buckthorn with a view to cultivating the fruit, which is classed as one of nature's superfoods, then it is advisable to follow a pruning regimen which consists of heading back, thinning and shortening cuts to only a percentage of the stems each year. Over a 4 year growth period, the aim should be to have replaced all the branches at some point within that period. The theory is that a few smaller cuts is beneficial for this hedge in comparison to many.

Pruning and trimming in this way avoids overcrowding and lets light into the body of the plant which encourages maximum fruit yield. Regular pruning helps to keep the plant healthy and vibrant but alway ensure when trimming that any dead or damaged branches are removed in addition to the general maintenance trimming and thinning.

When pruning, always use sharp, sterilised secateurs and cut at an angle to encourage healing and prevent disease taking hold. We'd advise to clean your secateurs after each use as good gardening practice applicable to all trimming and pruning to maintain their effectiveness and prevent any possible disease transfer.





Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

Packaging TypeStandard Delivery ChargeMinimum Order Values (incl VAT) for FREE Delivery
All Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and incl. 7.5L)£14.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60incl VAT) Orders of £60 and over - FREE
Pallets (Root balls, large pots (10L+), trees etc)£60.00 delivery charge (orders up to £350 incl VAT)Orders of £350 and over - FREE
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery)£450.00 delivery charge (orders up to £1500 incl VAT)Orders of £1500 and over - FREE

There are some exceptions to the standard delivery pricing structure, which relate to deliveries to more remote areas, overseas, or extremely tall or large plants requiring specialist delivery - for more information see the Delivery Information Page. (Please note that due to new Brexit rules, we are currently unable to export to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.).

Delivery Time - Please note that delivery times are currently 2-7 days excluding bank holidays. *Some troughs, trees and premium products may take up to 14 days delivery. We are working through existing orders as quickly as possible to deliver new orders within this timescale.

It's Convenient - no need to wait in all day to sign, we don't need a signature (the odd, larger order may require a signature but will be delivered at a mutually agreeable time).

It's Tried & Tested - we use only couriers who have shown consistency in their efficiency & care.

* Please note that delivery costs are based on the final order amount in your cart after any discounts have been applied.

Hedges Direct 12 Month Plant Guarantee

Our plants are guaranteed for 12 months after delivery subject to specific criteria. Visit our Hedges Direct Plant Guarantee Page for full details.

Nominated Day Delivery

Choose a delivery day that suits you with our new Nominated Day Delivery option at checkout. Whilst our standard no signature delivery means you don't need to take time away from other committments to receive your order, we understand that there are times our customers want to make sure they are present to accept delivery, either to plant straight away or to store somewhere safe and out of the way until you're ready to plant.

For an additional fee, you can make sure that your order arrives on the exact day you want it. Please note that this is additional charge to all qualifying orders, including those above the free delivery threshold for Standard Delivery.

Our Nominated Day Delivery is available year-round on the weekdays Tuesdays to Fridays, excluding the day after any bank holiday.

Some products are sent direct from our suppliers and as such are not available for Nominated Day Delivery. These include:

- Cell Grown Hedging Plants
- Instant Trough Grown Hedging Plants
- Instant Hedging Screens
- Premium Root Balls (250cm and above in height)
- Turf

To book your Nominated Day Delivery for farther ahead than the delivery window available online, please contact our Sales & Advice team to discuss your options.

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