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PRUNUS spinosa
Commonly known as Blackthorn, Sloe
FRUITING CHERRIES
White flowers
open ground available NOV-FEB
(UK Delivery Only)
£2.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
UK native. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects, nesting site for birds. Suckers freely. Traditional wood for the Irish shillelagh. The fruit for sloe gin. -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus -
Place of origin
Europe to Russia (western Siberia), Mediterranean -
Deciduousmid- to deep-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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White
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Bowl-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge
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Tall Shrub
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TreeDense, bushy, spiny shrub or small tree. Produces solitary, rarely paired, flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across before the leaves. Glaucous black fruit to fruit to 1.5cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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