Sea Buckthorn – Hippophae rhamnoides 200 Seeds | Hardy Deciduous Shrub | Edible Seaberry Cold Hardy to -50°F | Nitrogen Fixing | Wildlife & Homestead Essential

Establish a productive and resilient planting with these 200 Sea Buckthorn Seeds (Hippophae rhamnoides). Also known as Seaberry, this hardy deciduous shrub produces vibrant orange berries valued for their tart flavor and impressive nutritional profile.

Sea Buckthorn is widely cultivated across Europe and Asia for its edible fruit and adaptability to extreme climates. The berries are commonly used in juices, jams, sauces, and preserves and are prized for their naturally occurring vitamins and antioxidants.

This plant thrives where many others struggle—tolerating cold, wind, salt spray, drought, and poor soils. It also fixes nitrogen, helping improve soil health over time. Ideal for homesteads, wildlife plantings, hedgerows, erosion control, and permaculture systems.

⚠️ 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:
✔️ 200 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
Wildlife Value: Excellent food and shelter source

💡 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 to allow mature growth and airflow.