Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. yunnanensis
Widely distributed in Europe and Asia, hippophae rhamnoides subsp. yunnanensis are extremely cold-hardy plants that are adapted to harsh growing environments. These deciduous shrubs produce orange berries - an important source of food for birds and small rodents, while the foliage provides food for various larvae of moths and butterflies. Thanks to their winter berries and ability to prevent soil erosion, hippophae rhamnoides subsp. yunnanensis are oftentimes used in landscaping and land management.