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