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45-60cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

45-60cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

45-60cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root

Name: 45-60cm Blackthorn Hedging | Prunus spinosa | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178793156987_55626562273659
Price: 7.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

A popular UK native hedge offering year-round interest and a vital haven for wildlife.
Bursts into a cloud of white blossom on bare branches in early spring, attracting bees and pollinators.
Lush green leaves follow the flowers, creating a dense screen through summer.
Produces dark blue sloes in autumn, ready for harvesting in November to make sloe gin.
Its dense, thorny branches create an excellent intruder-proof barrier and a safe nesting site for birds.
A robust, fast-growing plant that thrives in most locations, including windy, exposed, and coastal sites.

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

Planting Time: Plant bare roots when dormant, from November to February.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Trim in winter when the plant is dormant. Can be left with minimal trimming for a more natural look. Always check for nesting birds before pruning.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. May be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 45-60cm inc. roots
Eventual Height: 4m, but easily maintained at 1-4m

Highlights

A popular UK native hedge offering year-round interest and a vital haven for wildlife.
Bursts into a cloud of white blossom on bare branches in early spring, attracting bees and pollinators.
Lush green leaves follow the flowers, creating a dense screen through summer.
Produces dark blue sloes in autumn, ready for harvesting in November to make sloe gin.
Its dense, thorny branches create an excellent intruder-proof barrier and a safe nesting site for birds.
A robust, fast-growing plant that thrives in most locations, including windy, exposed, and coastal sites.

Variety Specifications

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

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant bare roots when dormant, from November to February.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this low-maintenance plant gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Trim in winter when the plant is dormant. Can be left with minimal trimming for a more natural look. Always check for nesting birds before pruning.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance. May be affected by silver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt, aphids, and caterpillars.

Product Specifications