Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
- Average Seeds per Packet
- 15
- Packet Price
- £2.99
- Information
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Hardy Native Perennial Shrub, usually of Woodland, Scrub and Hedgerows, Freely suckering and so can form very dense thickets, with heads of white flowers in March - May, followed by blue-black fruits, above grey-green foliage
Height x Spread:
160 in (400 cm) x 60 in (150 cm)
Wildlife Value:
Attractive to most insects, especially Bees, and many moth caterpillar feed on the foliage, also the fruits provide winter food for many species of bird.
Other Interest:
Fruits can be and are used to make Sloe Gin.
