Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) (Sloe) is a large deciduous very prickly shrub. Widely used in native hedgerows and as security hedging. The fruits of this plant are most famously used for the making of Sloe Gin.

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BLACKTHORN

Prunus spinosa

• Availability: 13NOV
• Size: 60/80cm Bare Root 1 year old
• Delivery time: normally within 7-10 Days of availability 300488

• 3-9£1.75 (£2.10 inc vat)
• 10-49£0.75 (£0.90 inc vat)
• 50-249£0.68 (£0.82 inc vat)
• 250+£0.60 (£0.72 inc vat)

  

£5.25(£6.30 inc vat)

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Use for... a very prickly security hedge.

Growth rate... average 30cm per year.

Ideal hedge height... Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) (Sloe) can be kept between 90 and 300cm.

Situation & soil... good for mixing in native hedgerows and will grow in any reasonable soil. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.

Plant description... these are one year old 60-80cm bare rooted plants, economical and easy to transport and plant. A typical bundle of these plants may be seen in the photo above.

Planting distance... for a Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) (Sloe) hedge we recommend three plants per metre for a single row and five plants per metre for a double staggered row or with these smaller plants 7 per metre.

Planting season... these bare rooted plants are supplied during the correct planting season from November until early April.

Trim... as required.

Other species to consider... Quickthorn/Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) for a different variety often grown together giving autumn interest with different berry colour or Pyracantha for an evergreen variety of a prickly security hedge.

Delivery information... delivery is quick and free on all orders over £50 (our minimum order requirement), we do not require a signature on delivery so it is convenient too, complete delivery information may be found on our delivery page.