Hippophae rhamnoides 'Botanika' is a female sea buckthorn grown for its attractive orange berries and exceptional toughness. To produce fruit, it must be planted with a compatible male pollinator, as it is not self-fertile. During the growing season, the plant carries narrow, silvery-grey leaves, which are shed in autumn. Highly tolerant of wind, drought, and poor soils, this hardy shrub is well suited to coastal gardens, wildlife planting, and productive hedging where conditions are challenging.