Blackthorn cultivation

How to grow blackthorn

Characteristics of Prunus spinosa

BLACKTHORN PLANT

flower

Summer

water

It doesn’t need a very abundant watering although it also supports, contrary to most of “prunus” humid conditions so it can appear in very varied climates.

gardening pot

In borders or walls to form hedges very difficult to cross. Also to extract the fruits for medicinal or culinary uses

weather

Sun, especially if you want it to flourish and produce good fruits. Protect from late frost, especially when in bloom. Provide hold against the wind so that it doesn’t spoil the flowers.

shovel

Propagate from seeds in spring or by means of grafting. It is a plant which easily sprouts after a fire and invades neglected lands.

soil

Very well drained loamy soil. An excess of lime can produce chlorosis. It doesn’t support peaty soils.

MEDICINALS

Medicinal plant. More information

See photo of flowers

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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
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28 May, 2021

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