Prunus spinosa
BLACK THORN, SLOE
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, barrier, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant

 
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Prunus spinosa
BLACK THORN, SLOE
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, barrier, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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