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"This extremely hardy, deciduous shrub has a wide
distribution in Europe and Asia, especially on sandy soils
in coastal areas. It bears narrow silvery leaves, fierce
thorns, and inconspicuous flowers with male and female on
different plants. Females produce rusty-orange berries,
which last well into winter. For successful berrying, plant
one male to up to eight females. As a garden shrub, sea
buckthorn is excellent for security hedging, windbreaks,
and as an ornamental, though it is probably invasive in
some areas. The fruits are sour and astringent and extremely
high in vitamins A and C. They can be used in preserves and
also yield oil, which is used in anti-ageing skin products.
The tonic properties have been the focus of research in
recent years and some high-yielding varieties have been
bred in Eastern Europe. Seeds need stratifying for 90 days
at 40°F."
– Deni Bown,
Promising Plants Presentation, 2004
* GRAS = Generally Recognized as Safe
Plant/Seed Sources: Richters Herbs, Goodwood, ON and
Forest Farm, Williams, OR
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