Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Elaeagnaceae

Genus:

Hippophae

Species:

Hippophae sinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash