Description

Full sun, deer and rabbit resistant, Zone 2

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Silver Star’

Pot size #1

A male Seaberry variety that is a pollinator for a female counterpart, including Altaiskaya, Askola, Chuskaya, Inya, Klavdija, Leikora, Orange Energy, and Prorachnaya . It makes an excellent dwarf shrub and has an excellent rounded shape. With its fine silver foliage that will last all season long, it has great ornamental value. It is also very durable and cold hardy. Usually 1 male can pollinate 7 female plants. It will grow to a height of 125 cm and with a spread of 125 cm.

Adaptable to most soil conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Little pruning is necessary but can be trained as a small tree or large shrub. Prune broken or damaged limbs.