Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging 100-120cm x 25
Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging 100-120cm x 25
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Blackthorn Bareroot Hedging 100–120cm — Pack of 25
Prunus spinosa — Blackthorn is one of the most wildlife-valuable native hedging plants in the UK. Dense, thorny, and covered in white blossom in early spring before the leaves appear, it provides vital nectar and pollen for insects, safe nesting sites for birds, and sloe berries in autumn that feed thrushes and other wildlife through winter.
Key Features
- Native UK species with outstanding wildlife and biodiversity value
- Masses of white spring blossom before leaves emerge — vital early nectar for bees
- Dense, thorny habit forms an impenetrable security hedge
- Dark purple sloe berries in autumn — food for birds and traditional sloe gin ingredient
- Fully hardy and tolerant of exposed, difficult sites
Growing Information
Ultimate Height: 3–5m (easily maintained lower)
Planting Density: 3–5 plants per metre
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Tolerates most soils including clay and chalk
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6)
Season: Bare root, available November–April
Supplied As
- Quantity: 25 bare root plants
- Height: 100–120cm
- Form: Bare root, dormant season only
- Covers approximately 5–8 metres of hedging
Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire — Quality native hedging plants for UK gardens.
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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 100–120cm 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.