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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.