Hippophae rhamnoides 'Romeo' - 40-60 CM BARE ROOT WHIP

Description
The Sanddorn 'Romeo' (Hippophae rhamnoides) is an upright, roundish large shrub that produces yellowish-white flowers. They appear from March to April. The Sanddorn 'Romeo' also has lanceolate, grey-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sanddorn 'Romeo's are grey-green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 2 - 5 cm in size. Long adherent.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Sanddorn 'Romeo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sanddorn 'Romeo' is an upright and rounded large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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.

Flower
The yellowish-white flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant, hedge

Shoots
The shoots of Hippophae rhamnoides 'Romeo' are spiny.

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