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Sea Buckthorn vs Mountain HuckleberryHippophae rhamnoides l. Vaccinium membranaceum SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Sea Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixing shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C.
Mountain Huckleberry is a small shrub known for its tart to sweet berries. The berries range from purple-black to red-black, and can be eaten fresh or used in jams and syrups. It is a plant native to Alberta and the berries are frequently enjoyed by both people and wildlife. SEA BUCKTHORN QUICK FACTSMOUNTAIN HUCKLEBERRY QUICK FACTS
Flavor:
sweet, acidic
Harvest:
mid to late summer
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
low
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
sallowthorn, sandthorn, seaberry
Other Names:
big huckleberry, black huckleberry, tall bilberry, thinleaf huckleberry
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