Sea buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. turkestanica

Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Chitral/Swat), AJK

Cold-hardy shrub; excellent for erosion control; produces edible berries; thrives in harsh valleys.

Planting & care

Best planting: Mar–Apr. Ideal for cold valleys; plant on slopes for stabilization; light watering until established.