Chinese Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae sinensis)

Family: Elaeagnaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Hippophae sinensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a fast rate. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in vitamin C, but too acid when raw for most peoples tastes. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Very rich in vitamin C, but too acid when raw for most peoples tastes.; The flavour is somewhat lemon-like.; The fruits of some species and cultivars (not specified) contain up to 9.2% oil.

Habitat & North American Range

Open sunny places between 800 and 3600 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)