Hippophae rham. 'Orange Energy' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'® (Hippophae rhamnoides) produces orange-red, juicy fruits. They are oval and have a tart, aromatic flavour. Well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from September. The Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'® grows to around 3 metres high and 2.5 metres wide with its sprawling, bushy and runner-forming growth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hippophae rhamnoides 'Habego'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'®s are grey-green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 5 cm in size. Long adherent.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'® is a sprawling, bushy and runner-forming large shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 2.5 m.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Orange Energy'® 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
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Orange Energy'® forms orange-red, oval fruits.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Hippophae rhamnoides 'Orange Energy'® are spiny.

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