Prunus spinosa 10 PCS fresh seeds, Blackthorn seeds, Sloe, Berries shrub, Fruit tree, Fruit berry seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Prunus spinosa — Blackthorn, Sloe, Berries shrub, Fruit tree, Fruit berry seeds

Prunus spinosa seeds are a product of a thorny shrub or low-growing tree native to Europe and Western Asia. Key selling points include its adaptability to various soil types, ability to form dense thickets, and use as a rootstock for other fruit trees.

🌿 Botanical Description

Prunus spinosa grows 3.5-4.5 m high, occasionally reaching 8 m. The shrub expands via root suckers, forming dense thickets with abundant thorns. Leaves are elliptical or obovate, up to 5 cm long, and serrated. Flowers are small, white, and appear in early spring before leafing out. Fruits are round, single-drug, and 12 mm in diameter, with a bluish waxy coating, ripening late. They are tart-sour in taste and consumed raw or used to make jam and compote.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 1-2 cm, timing: spring or fall, pre-treatment: 30-60 days cold stratification.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: clayey, saline, dry, sandy, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage: well-drained.
• Watering and fertilization: moderate, avoid overwatering.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 (-29°C to -23°C), frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Prunus spinosa is native to Europe and Western Asia, growing in a variety of habitats, including slopes, ravines, and riverbanks. It prefers well-lit areas with minimal gusty winds.

✨ Interesting Facts

Prunus spinosa is a honey plant, providing bees with pollen and nectar. It is used as a decorative hedge and serves as an excellent rootstock for bush forms of peach, apricot, and plum. The shrub can also grow on clayey, saline, dry, and sandy soil, but should be avoided in too wet or heavy soil due to the risk of frostbite.

🪴 Uses

Prunus spinosa fruits are consumed raw, used to make jam and compote, and provide a source of food for wildlife.

🌸 Ornamental Value

Prunus spinosa is valued for its ability to form dense, prickly thickets, making it an excellent choice for decorative hedges and wildlife habitats.