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Sea Buckthorn (Seaberry) vs Robert Chokecherry
Hippophae rhamnoides l.
Prunus virginiana Robert
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Sea Buckthorn, aka Seaberry, is a nitrogen fixing shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C.
While we can't confirm claims that the berries are effective in treating various ailments, many people believe consuming the berries helps with arthritis, infections, and asthma, among other things.
Sea Buckthorn plants have attractive pale silvery-green leaves, dense branches, and large thorns, people like to grow in ornamental hedges or as a first row in a shelterbelt.
Note: these plants typically reach maturity and make their sex easily known (females producing fruit) in their 3rd or 4th year of growth. Our seedlings are too young to identify their sex.
Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.
The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.
Sea Buckthorn (Seaberry) Quick Facts
Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)