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Sea Buckthorn vs Western Sand CherryHippophae rhamnoides l. Prunus pumila var besseyi SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2018) SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2018) 
Sea Buckthorn is a shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C.
Western Sand Cherry is known for its unique, leathery grey-green foliage and beautiful white blossoms. This makes it popular as an ornamental shrub in parks and front yards. However, both you and the wildlife will love its edible small dark red to purple cherries. SEA BUCKTHORN QUICK FACTSWESTERN SAND CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2b
Zone:
2a
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
full sun
Light:
any
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Berries:
small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine, even medicines
Berries:
small purple cherries
Flowers:
small clusters of white blossoms
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
sallowthorn, sandthorn, seaberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |