Sea Buckthorn – Hippophae rhamnoides 1600 Seeds | Hardy Deciduous Shrub | Edible Seaberry Cold Hardy to -50°F | Nitrogen Fixing | Ideal for Large-Scale Restoration

Establish a large, resilient planting with these 1600 Sea Buckthorn Seeds (Hippophae rhamnoides). Also known as Seaberry, this extremely hardy deciduous shrub produces bright orange berries prized for their tart flavor and nutrient-rich profile.

Sea Buckthorn is widely cultivated throughout Europe and Asia for edible fruit production and landscape durability. The berries are commonly used in juices, jams, sauces, and preserves and are valued for their naturally occurring vitamins and antioxidants.

This species thrives in challenging environments—tolerating extreme cold, wind, salt spray, drought, and poor soils. It also fixes nitrogen, improving soil fertility over time. Perfect for homesteads, windbreaks, erosion control, wildlife habitat, permaculture systems, and large-scale land restoration projects.

⚠️ Important: Sea Buckthorn is dioecious. Both male and female plants are required for fruit production.

You will receive seeds similar in quality and quantity to those shown in listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1600 Sea Buckthorn seeds
✔️ Hardy deciduous shrub variety
✔️ Edible orange fruit plant
✔️ Nitrogen-fixing species
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Sea Buckthorn / Seaberry
Botanical Name: Hippophae rhamnoides
Plant Type: Large deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates sandy, rocky, and poor soils
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 6–10 feet
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Cold Tolerance: Hardy to -50°F
Bloom Time: Early spring (March–April)
Fruit: Orange edible berries (female plants only)
Maintenance: Low
Uses: Hedgerow, windbreak, erosion control, wildlife refuge, edible fruit production

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. Cold stratify for 90 days at approximately 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/8 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants about 7 feet apart for full mature growth.