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Sea buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

A thorny shrub producing small tart orange berries very high in vitamin C, used in juices and oils.

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Temperature

8-20°C (absolute 4-39°C)

Rainfall

300-600mm (absolute 200-800mm)

Altitude

4500m

Soil pH

6.5-7.5 (absolute 6-8)

Soil types

Well-drained sandy soils