Type
female, orange fruit
Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn) variety
Leikora Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn)
A widely planted German female cultivar with heavy crops of orange berries. It is vigorous and dependable in cold climates.
Season
late summer to early fall
Best for
cold climates, juice, processing
About Leikora
Leikora is a female sea buckthorn cultivar valued for heavy crops of large, bright orange berries. It is a vigorous, thorny German selection commonly used for fruit production.
Growing Leikora Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn)
Plant a compatible male sea buckthorn nearby, because Leikora is female and wind pollinated. Grow in full sun and very well-drained soil, and plan for a large shrub with suckering habit.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all seaberry (sea buckthorn), see the complete guide.
How to grow Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn)Other seaberry (sea buckthorn) varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.