Prunus spinosa – Prunus spinosa

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Prunus spinosa – Prunus spinosa

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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in March
Fruits
edible fruits, blue, black
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, cemeteries, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) half-open crown green white March average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Edible fruits yes
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Frequently asked questions
Prunus spinosa

Prunus spinosa can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus spinosa is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus spinosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus spinosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus spinosa blooms in march.
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