The highlights
- White blossom, bushy foliage and edible sloes
- Great for pollinators and nesting birds
- Fast growth rate – 40-60cm per year
- Grows up to 4m or keep trimmed at 1-4m
Description
- A UK favourite, this deciduous native hedge gives year-round interest and shelter for birds
- Blackthorn explodes with white blossom in the early spring, followed by bushy green new foliage and dark blue sloes in the autumn – these can be picked in November and made into sloe gin!
- A fully hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of approx 4m but can easily be maintained at 1-4m
- Blackthorn will grow well in all soil types and sites, and is especially hardy in exposed, windy and coastal locations
- Blackthorn supports many bird and insect species including bees and other pollinators. The thorns make this a safe place for birds to nest – always check before pruning
- The dense thorny foliage makes this a wonderful natural security hedge
