Prunus spinosa - Blackthorn

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a dense, thorny deciduous shrub common in Mediterranean and European hedgerows. Its astringent fruits, called sloes, are used in jellies, syrups, and sloe gin.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹

Outputs

• Human food¹

Type

• Shrub
• Deciduous
• Prunus spp.

Functions

• Hedge¹
• Windbreak¹
• Attracting bees¹
• Wildlife habitat¹

Footnotes

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