Askola™ Seaberry Female

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Askola’

Selected in former East Germany for its exceptionally high content of Vitamin C and E, Askola ™ fruit in late August and make very delicious and very nutritious juice and preserves. This is a female plant, which will require a nearby male for pollination.

Seaberry, also known as Sea Buckthorn, originates from Russia and Central Asia, where it is prized for its edible and nutritious berries. Its thorns make it an ideal hedge plant, and its ability to fix nitrogen helps feed the surrounding plants. The powerfully-flavored berries, which taste like a punch of orange and a hint guava, are delicious in jams and juice. Wind-pollinated; one male plant will pollinize 6-8 surrounding female plants. No chill hours needed.

Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 3

Mature Size: 14′

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: August through October

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer