{"product_id":"blackthorn-bare-root-hedge-plant-prunus-spinosa","title":"Blackthorn Bare Root Hedge Plant (Prunus spinosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first blossom of spring and the sloes of autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn is a classic native hedging shrub. Clouds of white blossom appear on bare black stems in early spring, before the leaves, followed in autumn by dusky blue-black sloes. Its long thorns make an almost impenetrable, wildlife-rich barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April, before the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom in spring, sloes from late September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early nectar for bees, nesting cover for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single field-grown bare root plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal shipping notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare root plants are despatched only in the dormant season, November to February, so they arrive asleep and establish strongly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs perfectly with hawthorn for a traditional mixed hedge. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/living-pharmacy-hedgerow-bare-root-collection\"\u003eNative Heal Foragers Hedge – Living Hedgerow Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a ready-made hedgerow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58253334675838,"sku":"HHG-BR-BLACKTHORN","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/Blackthorn_Prunusspinosa_-BritishTrees-TheHealingHerbGarden.png?v=1792265255","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/blackthorn-bare-root-hedge-plant-prunus-spinosa","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}