Sea Buckthorn Pollmix (Male) A German-developed male cultivar of the sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Pollmix’ does not bear fruit, but is offered as a suitable pollinator for up to 10 female sea buckthorns, including ‘Askola’. A medium - to fast-growing, deciduous shrub with dark green leaves, silver below, particularly suitable for coastal sites or stabilising dunes. Vigorous; tolerates drought. Site: Tolerates exposureSoil: Any well-drained soil, slightly alkaline to neutral preferredPosition: best in full sunPick: n/aKeep: n/aHardiness: Frost-hardyPollination: Male, pollinator for the female variety ‘Askola’Uses: As a pollinatorHeight: 6’6”-10’ (2-3m) Spread: 6’6”–10’ (2-3m)