{"product_id":"klavdija-sea-buckthorn","title":"Klavdija Sea Buckthorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*New Release*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlavdija Sea Buckthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a nearly thornless female cultivar bred at the M.A. Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture for Siberia in Barnaul, Russia. It is a cross between 'Chuyskaya' and 'Katunskiy-45'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are light orange and have a pleasantly sweet-tart flavour with some acidity, ideal for fresh eating and processing. Berries weigh approximately 60 grams per 100 berries and are notably easier to hand-pick thanks to their longer pedicels. R\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eipening begins around mid-August with each shrub yielding up to 10-12 kg of fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eKlavdija\u003c\/strong\u003e begins fruiting around 4 years after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSea buckthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e has a complex flavour, combining tropical, tangy-fruity aromas with bright citrus undertones and a touch of tartness. The berries are high in vitamin C, E, K, carotenes, flavonoids, animo acids and high in antioxidants. Equally impressive are its uses: jams, jellies, sauces, wine, tea and why not get creative and make a wonderful sorbet, also excellent to add to your homemade skin-care products!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSea Buckthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub is a very hardy and will adapts to a variety of soil conditions. Drought tolerant once established after a few seasons, it is nitrogen fixing and \u003cspan\u003etends to sucker if not controlled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlavdija\u003c\/strong\u003e is a female cultivar and will need a male plant \"Lord\" planted nearby for pollination. We recommend a maximum of 7 female plants to each male. Although drought tolerant once established, it is recommended that Sea Buckthorn have regular watering or irrigation for the first few seasons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Responsible Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea buckthorn is a hardy, fruit-producing shrub with many benefits, but it can spread in certain conditions. While our cultivars are selected for fruit production rather than aggressive growth, we encourage growers to check their local regulations, as some counties have classified them as invasive. Responsible planting and proper management are essential to protect native and riparian areas, ensuring a balanced and thriving landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 meters (10 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 meters (5 feet)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-sterile (Needs a Male pollinator tree) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippophae rhamnoides 'Klavdija'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"350 ml Plug 30-40 cm (12-16\")","offer_id":48940149342323,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/SeaBuckthorn_Konrad_001.png?v=1790877312","url":"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/klavdija-sea-buckthorn","provider":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}