Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) - Southend Scrumping Map (sitios de interés)

Planted in shrubbery along the northern boundary of 'Adventure Island', fruits are easily accessible from pavement along Western Esplanade. Edible, but sharply flavoured orange berries, used for making fruit juices. This shrub is also useful a Nitrogen fixer, and does well in a maritime habitat due to it's resistance to salty winds. More information at Plants For A Future database http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Hippophae+rhamnoides