25 x Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging 60-90cm
25 x Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging 60-90cm
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Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging – Native Security & Wildlife Haven
Few plants work as hard as Prunus spinosa. Dense, thorny, and covered in a cloud of white blossom in early spring before the leaves emerge, Blackthorn is the backbone of the traditional British hedgerow — offering year-round structure, impenetrable security, and outstanding wildlife value.
Why Choose Blackthorn?
- Impenetrable barrier: Sharp thorns create a stock-proof boundary that also deters intruders
- Early spring blossom: One of the first native plants to flower, providing vital nectar for emerging bees
- Sloe berries in autumn: A favourite of fieldfares, redwings, and other thrushes; also used to make sloe gin
- Fast establishment: Hardy and adaptable to most soils, including clay and chalk
- Wildlife magnet: Supports over 150 insect species and provides nesting cover for yellowhammer, whitethroat, and bullfinch
Planting & Care
Plant bare root Blackthorn between November and April when dormant. Space 3–5 plants per metre. Soak roots for 1–2 hours before planting, dig a hole wide enough to spread roots naturally, firm in well and water thoroughly. Insert canes and spiral guards immediately after planting. Trim after flowering in late spring to encourage bushy, dense growth.
What You'll Receive
25 bare root Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) plants, 60–90cm tall. Supplied dormant during the planting season (November–April). Covers approximately 5–8 metres of hedging. Hand-selected for vigour and root quality.
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Planting Instructions
Plant bare root Blackthorn between November and April when dormant. Suitable for most soils including clay and chalk, in sun or partial shade.
Space 3–5 plants per metre. Soak roots for 1–2 hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread roots without bending, plant to the nursery mark depth, firm in and water well. Insert canes and spiral guards immediately after planting.
Water during dry spells in the first season. Trim after flowering in late spring to encourage bushy growth. Remove suckers to maintain a neat hedge.
Size & Specification
25 bare root Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) plants at 60–90cm height. Bare root form, supplied dormant November–April. Covers approximately 5–8 metres of hedging.
Delivery & Dispatch
Bare root plants are dispatched between November and April during the dormant season. Orders placed outside this window will be held and dispatched at the start of the next bare root season. Free standard delivery to mainland UK. Plants are carefully bundled and wrapped to protect roots in transit. Contact us before ordering if you need a specific delivery date.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Blackthorn supports over 150 insect species and is one of the most wildlife-valuable native hedging plants in the UK. Early spring blossom provides vital nectar and pollen for bees before most other plants flower. It is a host plant for Brown Hairstreak butterfly larvae and many moth species. Dense thorny growth provides safe nesting sites for Yellowhammer, Whitethroat, and Bullfinch. Sloe berries in autumn feed Fieldfares, Redwings, and other thrushes. Thickets shelter hedgehogs and small mammals.