Plants > Shrubs

blackthorn 'Plena'

Prunus spinosa 'Plena' (d)

Genus: Prunus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A deciduous, spiny dense shrub or a small tree to 5m tall, with dark stems and ovate green leaves. In spring it is covered with small, double white flowers

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow hrub or small tree, that can be used for hedging. Grows in any moist well-drained soil in full sun or light, dappled shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Prune in mid-summer if silver leaf is a problem

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat

Pests

May be susceptible to damage from aphids, caterpillars and bullfinches

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf and blossom wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Mediterranean

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years