Hippophae rhamnoides 'Novost Altaja' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Hippophae, known for its slender, silver-hued leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for west-, east-, and south-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral to alkaline pH and moist but well-drained moisture levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Novost Altaja' is ideal for wildlife gardens, edible fruit production, and hedging or screening. Cultivation requires both male and female plants to ensure a good berry harvest in spring and summer.

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Novost Altaja' is a hardy, bushy deciduous shrub with silver leaves, ideal for full sun and edible fruit in wildlife gardens.

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Novost Altaja'

Hippophae rhamnoides is a deciduous shrub grown for its edible fruit and value to wildlife. It typically produces a multi-stemmed, rounded framework of branches. Flowering occurs in May to June. It is commonly planted for hedging, screens and wildlife gardens.

Deciduous sea buckthorn with edible fruit and May–June flowers; best in full sun on neutral to alkaline loam or sand in west, east or south-facing sites.

Hippophae is a genus of flowering plants in the family Elaeagnaceae. They are deciduous shrubs.

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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) | Edible Wildlife Shrub

Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. carpatica is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Hippophae genus, known for its slender, silver-hued leaves. This bushy shrub thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, provided they are fertile and well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for exposed positions with alkaline to neutral soil pH. The plant is valued for its orange fruits on female specimens, making it ideal for wildlife gardens, edible fruit production, and hedging or screening. Cultivation is best in sun or part shade, with propagation by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. carpatica is a hardy deciduous shrub with silver leaves, ideal for hedging, wildlife gardens, and edible fruit in full sun.

Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. carpatica

Hippophae rhamnoides var. procera is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Hippophae genus, known for its slender, silver-hued leaves. This bushy plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for west-, east-, or south-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral to alkaline pH and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is valued for its edible orange fruits on female plants and is ideal for wildlife gardens, hedging, and screens during spring and summer.

Hippophae rhamnoides var. procera is a hardy shrub for full sun, ideal for wildlife gardens, edible fruit, and hedging with spring and summer interest.