Common sea buckthorn is a large, deciduous shrub with a rounded, spreading habit growing around 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. It has finely textured, silver green leaves, with a greyish-green fall color. Flowers are yellowish, bloom on racemes in early spring, and are not showy, but are followed by orange, egg-shaped drupes that persist into winter and are appreciated by birds and wildlife. Useful in a naturally-styled landscape.
Grow in full sun, part sun, to light shade and well drained soil. Adaptive to soil types, and is salt and pH tolerant. It does not take well to shearing and really is best when left alone. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.