Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, also known as Seaberry, is a quite beautiful, fruit bearing shrub, reaching 2 to 6 meters in height with no relation to the Buckthorn, Rhamnus, an invasive plant in areas of the Eastern U.S. The Sea Buckthorn is indigenous to Central Asia and Russia and mainly grows in colder climates such as China, Russia, and Canada at an elevation of 1.200-4.500 meters , though it can be cultivated at lower elevations and into temperate zones.

Hippophae rhamnoides has attractive linear, shiny, gray-green or silver foliage. The plant grows naturally in soils with good drainage such as sandy soils. It is a salt tolerant species, fairly easy to grow and perfect for drought-prone regions. Hippophae rhamnoides is capable of fixing nitrogen from the air, so will do well in poor soils.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit

The plant is chiefly prized for its golden-orange fruits, which provide vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, oils rich in essential fatty acids, and other healthful nutrients and components. The berry is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6, 7 and 9 essential oils. Sea Buckthorn seed oil is a true nutritional anomaly: in this oil, you will find a near 1:1 ratio of 32% alpha linolenic acids (Omega-3) and 34% linoleic acid (Omega-6).

However, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil and Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil are two different extracts, with two unique sets of benefits for your body. Nevertheless, For both the berry and seed oil products, the best extraction is performed using only berries and extra virgin olive oil. This process preserves the traditional herbal and holistic extraction process that old world medicine used to maximize the benefits of this plant.

Clusters of the fruits will mature in the fall. They are flavorsome, somewhat sour, very long lasting. Sea Buckthorn fruit is typically sweetened and its orange passion fruit like flavor makes fine sauces, jellies and a base for liqueurs. Blended with other fruits, it makes scrumptious juices.

Sea Buckthorn Propagation Methods

Plant propagation is by seed. Seedlings will take about 5 years to fruit from planting. The need for fertilizers is minimal since the plant grows in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing Frankia bacteria and can receive nitrogen from air. Both male and female plants are needed in order to have the berries. Male trees don’t produce fruit but they make attractive ornamental and are needed as pollinators. Hippophae rhamnoides is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family the genus Hippophae.

Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides

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