Prunus spinosa - blackthorn

Prunus spinosa L. (blackthorn)
German: Schwarzdorn	Czech: trnka obecná
Genus: Prunus	Family: Rosaceae,
Mature Height: 3.50 m	Deciduous: deciduous plant
Bloom in: IV, V,	Flower Colour:
Soil Preferred: alkaline,	Light Required:
Other Attributes: deciduous shrub, hemispherical form, alternate leaves, lanceolate, elliptical, leaf margin serrate, leaf margin sinuate, fruit - drupe, hedge, decorative fruits,

Photo: Prunus spinosa, blackthorn, Prunus

Prunus spinosa
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Prunus spinosa
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Prunus spinosa
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Plants of Genus Prunus:

01) Cerasus serrulata (LINDL.) D. DON (Japanese flowering cherry), Ger: Tibet-Kirsche, Czech: višeň pilovitá, sakura
02) Cerasus serrulata 'Kanzan' (Japanese flowering cherry), Ger: Japanische Blütenkirsche, Czech: višeň pilovitá, sakura
03) Prunus spinosa L. (blackthorn), Ger: Schwarzdorn, Czech: trnka obecná
04) Prunus tenella BATSCH. (prunus), Ger: Zwergmandel, Czech: mandloň nízká

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Floral Images: Blackthorn ( Prunus spinosa )
USDA PLANTS: Prunus spinosa (blackthorn)
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Laurel Hedging - Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia - Establish 4ft plants

Dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves. It makes an excellent hedging plant, and can cope with deep shade under trees was well as full sun. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries (harmful if eaten).Position: full sun, partial shade or shadeSoil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: whiteOther features: a very versatile hedging shrubHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old wood.Eventual height: 5mEventual spread: 4mPlants are easily maintained at a smaller height and spread by annual trimming. Supplied as very strong, bushy plants in approx 4 litre containers at a height of 100-120cms(4ft), for hedging purposes these are best set 60cms (2ft) apart. A good alternative to Leylandii if you are concerned about maintenance. ...

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