At Roelands Boomkwekerijen BV, you can buy buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) in various lengths. This plant gets its name from the dry soil of the dunes and the sharp thorns it bears.

Buckthorn is naturally common in dune areas, as it is resistant to (sea) wind and dry soil. The thorns of the buckthorn can serve as protection, for example for birds that want to nest.

In summer, buckthorn produces orange berries that are particularly popular with birds.