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Prozrachnaya is a hybrid of Russian origin, which has few thorns and produces small light orange fruits with darker spots at both ends of the fruit, barrel-shaped, average mass of the fruit – 0,72 g (the weight of the fruit is 73 gr. per 100 fruits).
Its vitamin C content is 72,55 mg 100 g.
Fruits of Prozrachnaya are harvested from the end of August to mid-September.
Sea Buckthorn is a beautiful dioecious shrub bearing orange colored fruit on branches with or without thorns.
Male plants bloom slightly earlier than females by 6-10 days and 12-15 weeks are required until full fruit maturity. One male plant is needed to pollinate 5-7 females. Female shrubs usually bear fruit after three years and yield at their peak after seven to eight years.
The small fruit can contain up to 30 times more vitamin C than an orange. Thanks to this exceptional vitamin C content, sea buckthorn has a strong antioxidant power and helps boost the immune system and fight against oxidative stress responsible for premature aging of cells.
The berries also provide effective benefits for the skin thanks to its high content of fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6)
The shrub has the particularity of amending the relatively poor soils. It is recommended to fight against soil erosion or as a windbreak.
Container size | 3½", 1 gallon |
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Available for purchase from | May, June, August, Dormancy Jan-April 2024, Futur |
Compatible variety :
Rendement : Manual
Harvest size : 100 fruits = 73 gr.
Hauteur :
Largeur :
Bush type : Few thorns
Description of the fruit : Light orange
Fruit Flavor : High oil content, high carotenoid content
Fruit Weight : 75 g / 100 fruits
Fruit Length :
Flowering period :
Harvest time : Late August to mid-September
Use of the fruit :
Hardiness zones : 3a