Hippophae rham. 'Friesdorfer Orange' - P9

Description
The Sea buckthorn 'Friesdorfer Orange' (Hippophae rhamnoides) produces orange-red berries. These are juicy and tart, with an aromatic flavour. Well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from August.

Bulletpoints
* tart, aromatic flavour * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Sea buckthorn 'Friesdorfer Orange' are grey-green and lanceolate. They are about 2–5 cm in size and remain on the plant for a long time.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Sea buckthorn 'Friesdorfer Orange' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sea buckthorn 'Friesdorfer Orange' is a large, spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3–6 m and spreads to a width of approx. 2–3 m. It generally grows 20–30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Friesdorfer Orange' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Fruit
The orange-red berries have a tart, aromatic flavour. The flesh is juicy. They ripen from August onwards.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant, jam, liqueur, dessert

Shoots
The shoots of Hippophae rhamnoides 'Friesdorfer Orange' are spiny.

Root
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Friesdorfer Orange' is a shallow-rooted or deep-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.