Hippophae — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Hippophae recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Hippophae goniocarpa
Hippophae goniocarpa
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils if they are not too dry. Grows well by water. Members of this genus are attracting considerable interest from breeding institutes for their nutrient-rich fruits that can promote the general health of the body (see edible and medicinal uses below).
Full cultivation guide →Hippophae gyantsensis
Hippophae gyantsensis
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils if they are not too dry. Grows well by water. Members of this genus are attracting considerable interest from breeding institutes for their nutrient-rich fruits that can promote the general health of the body (see edible and medicinal uses below).
Full cultivation guide →Hippophae neurocarpa
Hippophae neurocarpa
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils if they are not too dry. Grows well by water. Members of this genus are attracting considerable interest from breeding institutes for their nutrient-rich fruits that can promote the general health of the body (see edible and medicinal uses below).
Full cultivation guide →Hippophae rhamnoides
Hippophae rhamnoides
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Hippophae rhamnoides is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25 to -35°c when fully dormant. An easily grown plant, though it requires a sunny position - seedlings fail to grow in a shady position and mature shrubs quickly die if they are overshadowed by taller plants. It grows well in very sandy soils, though it is able to succeed in most soil types, including poor ones, so long as they are not too dry.
Full cultivation guide →Hippophae salicifolia
Hippophae salicifolia
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Hippophae salicifolia is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to at least -10°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in most soils so long as they are not too dry. Grows well by water.
Full cultivation guide →Hippophae tibetana
Hippophae tibetana
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Hippophae tibetana is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to around -10°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in most soils if they are not too dry. Grows well by water.
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