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Prunus spinosa, called blackthorn or sloe, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. The species is native to Europe, western Asia, and regionally in northwest Africa. It is locally naturalized in New Zealand, Tasmania, and the Pacific Northwest and New England regions of the United States .
Blackthorn is a common and widespread plant in hedgerows and woodlands, especially in the UK. It has white flowers in spring, blue-black fruits called sloes in autumn, and supports the rare Black Hairstreak butterfly.
blackthorn, ( Prunus spinosa ), spiny shrub of the rose family, native to Europe but cultivated in other regions. The plant’s dense growth makes it suitable for hedges, and the tart fruit is used to flavor sloe gin. Blackthorn usually grows less than 3.6 meters (12 feet) tall and has numerous small deciduous leaves.
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Oct 29, 2022 · Information about Blackthorn Plants. Blackthorns are small, deciduous trees also referred to as ‘sloe.' They grow in scrubs, thickets, and woodlands in the wild. In the landscape, hedges are the most common use for growing blackthorn trees. A growing blackthorn tree is spiny and densely limbed.
Blackthorn is a stiff, shrubby plant found in sunny hedgerows and edges of the woods. It is often confused with plum cherry ( Prunus cerasifera ). Blackthorn can grow 9 to 12 feet high and 12 feet wide, sometimes reaching a more tree-like size of about 16 feet high.
Blackthorn guide: how to identify, folklore and uses - Countryfile.com. Explore blackthorn through the seasons with our species guide.
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May 10, 2023 · Blackthorn is a native shrub with white flowers and black fruits, also known as sloes. Learn how to grow blackthorn as a hedge or tree, and how to harvest and use sloes for gin, jelly and more.
