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Prunus spinosa (Woodland)
Blackthorn or Sloe
Ordering a quantity of 1 = 1 bundle of 50 plants, 2 = 2 bundles of 50 plants, etc!
Description
A dense and prickly native shrub, Prunus spinosa is covered with masses of pretty, small white flowers in early spring followed by small, black, damson-like fruit in autumn. An excellent plant for including in native hedging and woodland planting.Features
- Common name: Blackthorn or Sloe
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Large branching shrub.
- Height: 3 m (10 ft)
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
- Notes: Available to order from November to February only.
- Size: 40 - 60 cm tall bare root plants