About
Compact, deciduous, slow growing and thorny shrub that forms a neat, rounded dome of silvery foliage approximately 1.5m tall with an equal spread. It has long thin silvery-green leaves which remain until early winter. It is drought and salt-wind tolerant so is suitable for use in coastal situations. It is a male cultivar so does not produce berries.
About the genus
Hippophae are deciduous shrubs or small trees, with narrow, silvery leaves and inconspicuous flowers followed on female plants by orange fruits; both male and female plants must be grown for a good crop of berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen, Deciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Care notes
CultivationThis plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information
PruningMinimal pruning required. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPlease see cultivation notes
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility