Prunus spinosa - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a dense, branched large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce blue-grey, round fruits from September. The Blackthorn also has matt, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is black. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 7 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blackthorns are dark green, ovate, matt, alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Blackthorn is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Black bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Blackthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blackthorn is a large shrub that grows densely and branches out. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 7 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May. These grow to about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Fruit
The blue-grey drupes have a sweet and sour taste. The drupes are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Bee pasture, consumption, hedge, bird food plant, jam, juice

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus spinosa are spiny.

Root
Prunus spinosa is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.