Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' – Sea buckthorn

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Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' – Sea buckthorn

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An uncommon large shrub to small tree that originated in the Kalmthout arboretum in the north of Belgium. It has a round, open crown with thin, pendulous twigs. The twigs of this type are less thorny than the more familiar H. rhamnoides. Old bast becomes rough and flakes off. Young twigs have brown scales and velvety hairs. The leaves are narrow lanceolate to elongated and are a soft green colour on the upper side. The underside of the leaf is a remarkable greyish-white. Unlike the species, this male cultivar bears no fruit. Hippophae is an excellent tree for coastal regions. It stands up very well to salty sea wind. And this tree has no problems with de-icing salt. Grows best in dry, poor and slightly calcareous soil.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8 - 10 m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
rough bark, twigs velvety and grey-brown
Leaf
elongated, soft green, underside grey, 2 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
unremarkable, yellowish-green, April/May
Fruits
male cultivar, bears no fruit, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
dry and poor, calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Arboretum Kalmthout, Belgium
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen yellowgreen average growing all species non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fruitless cultivar
Applications and inspiration
Trees for coastal areas
Frequently asked questions
Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert'

Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Hippophae salicifolia 'Robert' blooms in april.
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