Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn) – Askola

Description

Askola is a highly productive German seaberry (sea buckthorn, sea berry) prized in commercial plantings for its extremely high vitamin C content, vivid orange fruit, and consistent yields. This variety produces long clusters of medium-sized berries with a strong, bright, citrus-forward flavor ideal for juice, syrups, wellness shots, and preserves.

A vigorous and upright grower, Askola forms an attractive shrub with silver-green foliage and heavily laden fruiting branches. Its reliability, hardiness, and large harvests make it a favorite in European orchards and a great choice for home growers wanting maximum production from a compact, cold-hardy shrub.

Overview

• German female seaberry widely planted for commercial processing.
• Extremely high vitamin C content — excellent for wellness blends.
• Heavy yields of bright orange berries in long clusters.
• Vigorous, upright habit suitable for hedges and orchard rows.
• Requires a male seaberry for pollination.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Hippophae rhamnoides ’Askola’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; thrives in well-drained, sandy, or low-nutrient soilsHardiness (Temp): To about -40°FBearing Age: 2–3 yearsRootstock: Own roots (propagated from cuttings)Size at Maturity: 8–10 ft tall with a strong upright habitBloom Time: Early to mid-springRipening Time: Late August to early SeptemberYield: Very heavy; excellent for commercial-scale processingPests and Diseases: Naturally resilient and low-maintenanceUSDA Zone: 3–8

Additional Notes

• Origin: German breeding focused on high nutrient content and reliable yields.
• Flavor: Strong, tart, bright citrus flavor ideal for juicing and wellness products.
• Vitamin C: Among the highest of all seaberries — often used in supplements.
• Uses: Juice, syrups, powders, teas, concentrates, wellness shots.
• Plant with a compatible male seaberry to ensure pollination.
• Explore more seaberries (sea buckthorn) in our collection: Seaberry Varieties