Hippophae salicifolia 'Streetwise' (Willow-leaved sea buckthorn 'Streetwise')

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Requires both a male and a female plant for fruit production. Fixes nitrogen in the ground making it suitable for growing in poor soils. Drought tolerant once established.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker, Architectural, City, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Narrowly conical, Narrowly columnar

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic