Seaberry, also called sea buckthorn, is a fruiting tree native to Eurasia that produces bright orange fruit that tastes something like an orange. The fruit is most commonly harvested for its juice, which is tasty and very rich in nutrients. How does it fare in containers though? Keep reading to learn more about container grown seaberry plants and potted seaberry care.
Growing Seaberries in Containers
Can I grow seaberries in pots? That’s a good question, and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. The temptation to grow seaberries in containers is clear-- the plants multiply by suckers shot up from huge root systems. The tree aboveground can get very large as well. If you don’t want your garden to be overrun, container grown seaberry plants make a lot of sense. However, the very fact that they spread out makes keeping sea buckthorn in pots something of a problem. Some people do have success with it, so if you’re interested in growing seaberries in containers, the best thing to do is give it a shot and do everything you can to keep the plants happy.
Potted Seaberry Care
Just like the name suggests, seaberry trees do well in coastal areas where the air is salty and windy. They prefer dry, well drained, sandy soil and don’t need any fertilizer beyond some additional compost each spring. The trees are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7. They can reach up to 20 feet (6 m.) in height and have a very wide root spread. The issue of height can be solved by pruning, although too much pruning in the fall can affect the following season’s berry production. Even in a very large container (which is recommended), your tree’s roots might be confined enough to keep the aboveground growth small and manageable, too. This may, however, also affect berry production.
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