Any small fragment of the root that is not eliminated will continue to grow and in fact it will regrow as many new plants

Sprinkle with lemon juice to retain the purple colour during cooking

Fruit:  Dark purple/black

Ripening: Late June

Crabapple - Rescue Sea Buckthorn Any small fragment of theHardiness: Zone 2 Size: Standard Tree up to 25 ft. Planting: Full Sun, good soil. Fruit: Yellow with red stripes, 3 4cm in size. Pollination: Requires alternate variety Use: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, juices or jelly. Ripening: Late august. Pot: 5 gal Considered an Apple Crab, larger than traditional crabs and very desirable sweet flavour, doesn't store well.