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Hippophae rhamnoides Habego ('Orange Energy®')

Orange Energy® Sea Buckthorn

Large, bright yellowish-orange fruit are flavourful, abundant, and rich in vitamins. Ripens mid to late September.

  • »  Sturdy growth and heavy fruiting
  • »  Broad, with wide spreading branches
  • »  Moderately thorny
  • »  Large bright yellowish-orange flavourful, vitamin-rich fruit
  • »  Needs a male pollinator
  • »  Ripens: Mid to late September

2gal
$62.25
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Herbal garden
Additional Information about Hippophae rhamnoides 'Habego'

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. Editor recommends Shepherdia canadensis.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hippophae rhamnoides 'Habego'

A low maintenance plant ideal for most soil and moisture conditions. Drought tolerant.