Below is a list of all known varieties for Sea Buckthorn. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aromatnaya Sea Buckthorn | A Russian cultivar known for its low acidity and mild, aromatic flavor, making it a favorite for fresh consumption. |
| Askola Sea Buckthorn | A female German cultivar known for its high vitamin C content and large, elongated fruit. |
| Botanica Sea Buckthorn | A Russian cultivar known for producing very large, less acidic berries that are easier to separate from the branch. |
| Botanica Sea Buckthorn (Russian) | A Russian cultivar known for producing very large, less acidic berries that are easier to separate from the branch. |
| Chinese Sea Buckthorn (ssp. Sinensis) | The subspecies native to China; known for its high antioxidant and nutrient content. |
| Chuyskaya Sea Buckthorn | A Russian cultivar known for its very early ripening and suitability for machine harvesting. |
| Eurasian Sea Buckthorn (ssp. Rhamnoides) | The subspecies native to Western Europe; often the most common wild form. |
| Golden Rain Sea Buckthorn | A high-yielding cultivar known for its uniform, bright orange fruit and excellent cold hardiness. |
| Hercule Sea Buckthorn | A Russian male pollinator cultivar required for fruit set; does not produce berries itself. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides (General) | The botanical species name for the common Sea Buckthorn. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides (Subspecies) | A general botanical distinction covering the various subspecies and landraces found across the species' range. |
| Leikora Sea Buckthorn | A German female cultivar known for its exceptionally large, bright orange berries and high yield; excellent for juice and preserves. |
| Mary Sea Buckthorn | A high-yielding female cultivar known for large, orange berries and suitability for mechanical harvest. |
| Nepalense Sea Buckthorn | The subspecies (*Hippophae salicifolia*) native to the high Himalayas; known for its slightly larger leaves and distinct fruit profile. |
| Novost Kirgizii Sea Buckthorn | A Russian cultivar known for its high yield, excellent oil content, and slightly less acidic fruit. |
| Orange Energy Sea Buckthorn | A modern cultivar known for high yield and excellent, balanced flavor suitable for commercial processing. |
| Sea Buckthorn (Male Plant) | The necessary pollinator plant; has no fruit but is required for the female plants to produce berries. |
| Sea Buckthorn Berry (IQF) | Individually Quick Frozen berries; the standard commercial form for processing into juice and oil. |
| Sea Buckthorn Berry Leikora | A widely planted German cultivar known for its very large, richly colored, orange berries with high yields and excellent flavor for juice. |
| Sea Buckthorn Berry Sunny | A cultivar known for its high oil content and intensely tangy, orange berries; often used for juice and nutraceuticals. |
| Sea Buckthorn Concentrate | The highly reduced, thick juice concentrate, used as a base for beverages and supplements. |
| Sea Buckthorn Concentrate (High Brix) | A commercial distinction for juice concentrate standardized for a high brix (sugar) level, used in the beverage industry. |
| Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil | Oil extracted from the flesh (pulp) of the berry; rich in Omega-7 fatty acids and carotenoids, known for its intense color. |
| Sea Buckthorn Juice (Pure) | The highly tart, intensely sour juice extracted from the berries; known for its vivid orange color and high vitamin C. |
| Sea Buckthorn Oil (High Carotenoid) | A quality distinction for oil extracted from the fruit pulp, characterized by a deep red-orange color and high carotenoid content. |
| Sea Buckthorn Powder (Dried) | Dehydrated and ground berries; used as a supplement, or for flavoring and coloring in smoothies. |
| Sea Buckthorn Powder (Leaf) | The dried and ground leaves of the plant; used in herbal teas and supplements. |
| Sea Buckthorn Sauce (Sweetened) | A culinary distinction for the juice sweetened and reduced into a sauce, typically served with fish or desserts. |
| Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil | Oil extracted from the seeds; rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, primarily used for supplements and cosmetics. |
| Siberian Sea Buckthorn (ssp. Mongolica) | The subspecies native to Central Asia; known for its high oil content and hardiness, often used in breeding programs. |
| Sirola Sea Buckthorn | A Finnish cultivar known for its reliable production and suitability for cold, northern climates. |
| Sunny Sea Buckthorn | A modern cultivar known for its exceptionally sweet flavor profile compared to other varieties, often used for fresh eating. |