Botanical profile

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Lord'

Latin name
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Lord'
Common name
Sea Buckthorn male 'Lord'
Type
Ecological pollinator shrub
Family
Elaeagnaceae

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Lord’ is a male sea buckthorn selected specifically for effective pollination of female cultivars. A vigorous, bushy, and thorny shrub, it stands out for its very abundant spring flowering, producing ample pollen to ensure optimal fertilization and high yields in neighboring female plants. Its deciduous, silvery-green foliage offers discreet ornamental interest and excellent tolerance to harsh conditions, including poor, dry, or sandy soils. Extremely hardy, ‘Lord’ is perfectly suited for northern climates and projects such as structured fruit hedges, sea buckthorn orchards, and ecological landscaping. Well-established in full sun in very well-drained soil, it is an essential strategic choice for any productive sea buckthorn planting in Quebec.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Low to moderate
Fertilization
Useless, nitrogen-fixing plant
Soil type
Poor to medium, sandy or gravelly, very well drained
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish yellow
Fruiting
Not applicable, male pollinator cultivar
Foliage color
Silvery grey-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Spiny bushy shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Width
3–4 m (10–13 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Male pollinator (sea buckthorn)
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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