Prunus spinosa

Sloe, Blackthorn

Plum, Apricot, Nectarine, Peach, Cherry, and Almond trees are all part of this tasty group. Not only can you eat the fruits of the several deciduous varieties, but most of the trees in this group offer a spectacular show of spring hues. With their attractive foliage and bark, some look good year-round. Deciduous trees and shrubs named "Flowering" are ornamental only. Use the non-fruiting evergreen types as hedges, screens or shade and street trees. Most will not tolerate waterlogged soil, heat, or dryness. Prone to several pests and diseases, so keep them healthy and vigorous. Spray to control pests and diseases when needed. Prune after flowering to shape and remove diseased and dead branches. Transplant in spring.

Dense and spiny, in Europe it is used in hedgerows and poor soils. round black fruits reach ½-inch across. Cultivars have double flowers, purple leaves and pink flowers, or variegated leaves and white flowers.

Attributes - Prunus spinosa

Plant Type: Shrub, Tree

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Mid Spring

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 10 ft. to 12 ft.

Width: 12 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Notes: Low Maintenance.

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Prunus 'Early Italian', Prunus 'Green Gage', Prunus 'Kwanzan', Prunus 'Snofazum', Prunus americanum, Prunus x blireiana, Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta', Prunus cerasifera, Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud', Prunus x cistena, Prunus x cistena, Prunus glandulosa, Prunus glandulosa 'Rosea', Prunus ilicifolla, Prunus laurocerasus, Prunus lyonii, Prunus nigra, Prunus okame, Prunus pennsylvanica, Prunus persica, Prunus persica 'Cardinal', Prunus persica 'Elberta', Prunus salicina 'Satsuma', Prunus sargentii, Prunus serotina, Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan', Prunus serrulata 'Ukon', Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula', Prunus virginiana, Prunus virginiana demissa, Prunus x yedoensis

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