Hippophae rhamnoides

Duindoorn / Seaberry, Sea buckthorn

Elaeagnaceae (Duindoornfamilie)

Asia (central), Europe (whole)

Back View cultivars and rootstocks

Edible plant part (1)

Fruits
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Toxic plant part (1)

None

Seaberry, Sea buckthorn belongs to the small trees-large shrubs in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is an early species. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 3 to 7 meter. and a width of 2 to 4 meter.
The foliage (or leaf cover) is dense. The Seaberry, Sea buckthorn is decidious. It buds in april and it loses its leaves in november.
This species forms a fibrous shallow root system. This species is non spreading in the food forest. Seaberry, Sea buckthorn is a nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Joost J. Bakker, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joostjbakkerijmuiden/51874792889

foto: Joost J. Bakker, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joostjbakkerijmuiden/51874792889

foto: Joost J. Bakker, https://www.flickr.com/photos/joostjbakkerijmuiden/52351803927

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Frost (flowers): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Groundwater level: very low

low

medium

high

very high
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor

Voorkeur

Ongeschikt

Flowering and pollination

Flowering period (peak): early february, mid february, end of february, end of march
Flowering period (length): month
Pollination vector: insects, wind
Plant reproductive fertility: male and female plants needed

Life Span and Plant Health

Disease susceptibility

very resistant

Main serious pests and diseases

none applicable

Harvest and Consumption

Fruits

Harvest location edible part: Above reach, elbow height, high, but within reach, knee height
Harvesting period - start: Varies per cultivar, early august, mid august, end of august, early september, mid september, end of september
Harvesting period - length: Several weeks
Harvesting period - recognition: Easy, colour
Harvesting period - uniformity: High
Suitable harvesting methods: Hand, simple tool
Form of consumption: Processed
Natural storability: Several days
Nutritional value - relatively high: Vitamins
Suitable markets: Niche
Productive life span - start (year) - minimum: 2
Productive life span - peak (year) - minimum: 5
Productive life span - peak (year) - maximum: 10

Culinary appreciation

Rich in vitamins and medicinal properties, with many micronutrients, phenols, and antioxidants. Considered a superfood.

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