Tibetan Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae tibetana)

Family: Elaeagnaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Hippophae tibetana is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

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 in montane areas, rarely found below 3000 metres. Rocky and sandy ground at elevations of 3800 - 4200 metres in Nepal. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)