Botanical profile

Hippophae rhamnoides 'Orange Energy'

Latin name
Hippophae rhamnoides 'Orange Energy'
Common name
Sea buckthorn 'Orange Energy'
Type
Fruit-bearing and environmentally-friendly shrub
Family
Elaeagnaceae

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Orange Énergie’ is a sea buckthorn cultivar selected for its high productivity and the exceptional richness of its fruits. This vigorous fruit shrub, with a bushy and thorny habit, integrates perfectly into edible hedges, northern orchards, and ecological landscapes. Its deciduous, silvery-gray-green foliage offers a discreet decorative contrast while demonstrating great tolerance to poor soils and harsh conditions. Female plants produce an abundance of bright orange berries, highly concentrated in vitamin C and antioxidants, particularly valued for juices, purees, and healthy preparations. Like all sea buckthorn plants, the presence of a male plant is necessary to ensure fruit production. Extremely hardy and well-adapted to Quebec's climate, ‘Orange Énergie’ is an excellent choice for combining yield, resilience, and nutritional value.

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
Very abundant, bright orange berries, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, tart flavor, ideal for processing
Foliage color
Silver-gray green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Thorny bushy shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3–5 m (10–16 ft)
Width
3–4 m (10–13 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Small northern berry
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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