PRE-ORDER: Prunus Spinosa - Blackthorn - Bare Root Hedging 60-80cm - Pack of 12
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Add some rugged beauty with our pack of 12 bare root hedging plants of the Prunus spinosa, or Blackthorn, for your garden; each is robustly sized at 60-80cm. Blackthorn is noted as an excellent ornamental plant with pure white early spring blossoms before the leaves, which produce beautiful contrasts against the bare branches. In the fall, it bears the dark-blue-to-black fruit called sloes, used for making the traditional sloe gin liqueur and an important food source for animals.
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The blackthorn can be grown in almost any kind of soil type or condition and is ideal for plants in wildlife hedges and rural boundaries. Its dense, spiny branches give excellent security and nesting birds for added biodiversity value. The Blackthorn, however, to succeed in the location of planting, well-drained soil and excellent watering during the first season of growth will set roots deeply, solidly, and healthily. Otherwise, it's tough and demands little care once it's established, apart from pruning in late winter if needed to maintain shape and encourage thicker growth.
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This item is currently available for Pre-Order, by ordering now for delivery as soon as stocks are ready to ship, you'll get the freshest stock as soon as they are good to go, we'll email you to let you know when they're leaving us. If you have other items on your order, these will ship in advance of any Pre-Order items.
The dispatch period for PRE-ORDERED bare root hedging is determined by the weather, but is usually around the end of November once it is dormant and ready to be lifted.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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