Ben (benelmsparadise.net.nz) asks:     [Mar 15, 2008]
Sea Buckthorn

Does anyone know where I can source Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides or Hippophae salicifolia) either to buy or propagate. Edible berries, Nitrogen fixer potentially good permaculture plant. Thanks

Peggy (Peggy.rykersgilbarco.com) says:

I also would like to grow a sea buckthorn plant. Would greatly appreciate any help in sourcing this plant.

www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com in England has seed of this & ships around the world, I don't know what do do about customs here.

I never found it in NZ, I think it may be present (a 2000 nursery register lists a Hippophae (species not specified) with Top Trees in Hawkes Bay, not sure if they still exist)

I saw them preparing some on "River Cottage" on TV a few weeks ago, very mushy berries and thorny, awkward.

klaus (boloklaushotmail.com) says:

I think they are forbidden fruit in NZ. High weed potential apparetly.
If you find them I'd be interested though.