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Sea Buckthorn (Seaberry) vs Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
Hippophae rhamnoides l.
Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance
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.
Prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color and disease resistance, this exceptionally bright tree is an excellent focal point for your garden. In the spring, clusters of fragrant white flowers give way to edible purplish black fruit that is heavenly in jams, jellies and pies. Use this Saskatoon in shrub borders or as a small tree.
Sea Buckthorn (Seaberry) Quick Facts
Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)