berry variety in zone 5a
Romeo (male) sea buckthorn in zone 5a
Romeo (male) · Hippophae rhamnoides
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Days to harvest
- 100 to 130
The verdict
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About Romeo (male)
Pollinator only, no fruit; provides pollen for female cultivars. Plant one male per 6-8 females. Vigorous nitrogen-fixing shrub useful as windbreak.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Romeo (male) in adjacent zones
Other sea buckthorn varieties for zone 5a
- Botanica
Tart, bracingly acidic, complex citrus-passionfruit-pineapple flavor; juice, jam, syrup, oil. Russian-bred fem…
- Frugana
Tart, juicy, large bright-orange berries; processing, oil extraction. German-bred female productive with reduc…
- Garden's Gift
Tart, large vibrant orange berries; juice and jam. Russian female with concentrated cluster, easier handharves…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Romeo (male) sea buckthorn grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Romeo (male) is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6a, which includes zone 5a.
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Image: "Облепиха", by Нурхайдарова Татьяна, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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