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Leikora is a German hybrid with an abundant production of large orange fruits that have an average weight of 56.5 gr. per 100 fruits.
Its fruit ripening period is from early October to mid-October. Wide, erect and vigorous bush, it tolerates poor, dry and salt soils. Very decorative with spines.
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 : Lord (Male) – Sea Buckthorn, Pollmix (Male) – Sea Buckthorn
Rendement : Special size, requires training
Harvest size :
Hauteur : 3 to 5 meters
Largeur :
Bush type : Wide, upright and vigorous, very decorative with spines
Description of the fruit : Yellow-orange fruit
Fruit Flavor : Brix 7.4
Fruit Weight : 100 fruits = 56.5 gr.
Fruit Length :
Flowering period : May
Harvest time : Early October to mid-October
Use of the fruit : Transformation
Hardiness zones : 3a
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