Sea Buckthorn ‘Hergo’ (female) will be available at Nested in the near future. Sign up below to be notified when in stock!
Sea Buckthorn ‘Hergo’ is a German bred cultivar that produces large crops of sweet fruit. It has slightly fewer thorns than many other sea buckthorn varieties and is one of the best cultivars for exposed sites.
Sea buckthorn leaves can be used to make antioxidant rich tea and its berries are rich in Vitamin C. The berries are tart but have a flavour profile of mango and pineapple. The berries are useful in making juice, jams, teas and even skincare products!
Water
Drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Prefers well draining soils but adaptable to many.
Light
Prefers full sun (over 8 hours a day).
Form
6 m tall and 4 m wide. Vigorous growth can be kept more compact with pruning.
Pollination
‘Hergo’ is a female cultivar that requires a male cultivar for pollination.
