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60-90cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

60-90cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

60-90cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

Name: 60-90cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178793222523_55626562339195
Price: 7.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A popular UK native, offering year-round interest and a safe haven for birds.
Bursts into a cloud of white blossom in early spring, followed by lush green leaves and deep blue sloes in autumn – perfect for homemade sloe gin.
A robust and fast-growing hedge, easily maintained at your desired height between 1-4m.
Incredibly tough, it thrives in most soils and locations, including windy, exposed, and coastal sites.
Supports a wealth of wildlife, including bees, pollinators, and birds who find safe nesting sites amongst its thorns.
Its dense, thorny branches create an impenetrable, intruder-proof natural barrier.

Species: Blackthorn
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits, Intruder proof
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: H7 - Fully hardy (down to -20°C)
Flower Colour: Small white flowers in early spring
Flowering Season: Early Spring (March - April)
Harvest Time: November
Habit: Bushy, forms a dense hedge
Growth Rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)

Planting Time: Plant when dormant, from November to February.
Soil Preparation: Thrives in most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, improve drainage by mixing in horticultural grit when planting.
Pruning: Trim your hedge in winter when the plant is dormant, but not during freezing weather. For a more natural hedgerow look, only light trimming is needed to maintain height. Always check for nesting birds before cutting.
Pests & Diseases: Has good resistance but may be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots

Highlights

A popular UK native, offering year-round interest and a safe haven for birds.
Bursts into a cloud of white blossom in early spring, followed by lush green leaves and deep blue sloes in autumn – perfect for homemade sloe gin.
A robust and fast-growing hedge, easily maintained at your desired height between 1-4m.
Incredibly tough, it thrives in most soils and locations, including windy, exposed, and coastal sites.
Supports a wealth of wildlife, including bees, pollinators, and birds who find safe nesting sites amongst its thorns.
Its dense, thorny branches create an impenetrable, intruder-proof natural barrier.

Variety Specifications

Species: Blackthorn
Features: Native to UK, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits, Intruder proof
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: H7 - Fully hardy (down to -20°C)
Flower Colour: Small white flowers in early spring
Flowering Season: Early Spring (March - April)
Harvest Time: November
Habit: Bushy, forms a dense hedge
Growth Rate: Fast (40-60cm per year)
Eventual Spread: 2.5-4m (unless pruned)

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant when dormant, from November to February.
Soil Preparation: Thrives in most conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, improve drainage by mixing in horticultural grit when planting.
Pruning: Trim your hedge in winter when the plant is dormant, but not during freezing weather. For a more natural hedgerow look, only light trimming is needed to maintain height. Always check for nesting birds before cutting.
Pests & Diseases: Has good resistance but may be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.

Product Specifications