Functions/Characteristics
- roots distribute rapidly and extensively, providing a non-leguminous nitrogen fixation role in surrounding soils
- tolerant of salt in the air and soil
- demand full sunlight for good growth/do not tolerate shady conditions
- typically grow in dry, sandy areas
- male produces brownish flowers which produce wind-distributed pollen
- female plants produce orange berry-like fruit (6 – 9 millimeters) in diameter, soft, juicy and rich in oils
For a more exhaustive explanation see: Sea-Buckthorn – A Promising Multi-Purpose Crop For Saskatchewan
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