Sea Buckthorn – Hippophae rhamnoides 400 Seeds | Hardy Deciduous Shrub | Edible Seaberry Cold Hardy to -50°F | Nitrogen Fixing | Ideal for Homestead & Wildlife Plantings

Establish a large, productive planting with these 400 Sea Buckthorn Seeds (Hippophae rhamnoides). Also known as Seaberry, this extremely hardy shrub produces vibrant orange berries valued for their tart flavor and naturally occurring vitamins and antioxidants.

Sea Buckthorn is widely grown across Europe and Asia for edible fruit production and landscape resilience. The berries are commonly used in juices, jams, sauces, and preserves. This plant is also popular in permaculture and homestead systems due to its ability to thrive in poor soils and harsh climates.

Highly adaptable, Sea Buckthorn tolerates cold, wind, salt spray, drought, and sandy or rocky soils. It also fixes nitrogen, improving soil fertility over time—making it excellent for erosion control, hedgerows, wildlife habitat, and large-scale plantings.

⚠️ 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:
✔️ 400 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, 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 mature growth and airflow.