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Hippophae rhamnoides Lord

Lord Sea Buckthorn

A male cultivar used as a pollinator.

  • »  Male cultivar capable of pollinating up to seven female plants
  • »  Inconspicuous yellowish-white flowers appear before the leaves
  • »  Narrow silvery-green leaves on spiny stems
  • »  Very few thorns
  • »  Upright, rounded, large shrub

2gal
$62.25
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:5-6 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fruit
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Xeriscape
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Hippophae rhamnoides 'Lord'

Species Hippophae rhamnoides are known to be invasive.  It has not yet been established whether the cultivars are as vigorous.

Grow Me Instead suggests Viburnum lentago, Aronia melanocarpa, Myrica pensylvanica (Morella pensylvanica) among others, as potential substitutes.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hippophae rhamnoides 'Lord'

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions, it is, however, best grown in a dry, sandy soil, in full sun.