Can Dogs Eat Sloe Berries From a Blackthorn Hedge?
A Blackthorn hedge can be perfectly manageable in a dog-friendly garden, but whole sloes are not something to offer as a treat.…
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Can You Eat Blackthorn Berries (Sloes)?
Blackthorn produces the blue-black fruits known as sloes. They are widely used in preserves and drinks, but there are a few sensible…
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How Do I Stop Blackthorn Suckers Spreading Into Lawns and Borders?
Suckering is part of Blackthorn's natural growth habit rather than a sign that the hedge is unhealthy. Regular early removal is usually…
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Blackthorn is best known for edible sloes, but that does not mean every part of the plant should be eaten. The stones,…
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What Are the Different Hedging Root Types?
Bare root, root ball, pot-grown and instant hedging suit different budgets, planting times and levels of initial coverage. Understanding how each is…
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What Does a Blackthorn Hedge Look Like in Winter?
Blackthorn changes noticeably through the seasons. In winter it loses its leaves, leaving a dense network of dark, thorny branches rather than…
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Why Are My Blackthorn Flowers Turning Brown and Wilting?
Blackthorn flowers very early in the year, so browned blossom can follow weather damage as well as disease. The condition of the…
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Why Are My Blackthorn Leaves Turning Silver?
Silvery foliage on Blackthorn deserves a closer look because true silver leaf is a recognised Prunus disease. Similar-looking silvering can also follow…
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Why Are the Sloes on My Blackthorn Shrivelled or Distorted?
Not every shrivelled sloe has the same cause. Strong distortion, elongation and hollow fruit are characteristic signs of pocket plum, while simple…
Read answerWhy Doesn’t My Blackthorn Hedge Produce Many Sloes?
A healthy Blackthorn hedge does not produce the same crop of sloes every year. The first question is whether the hedge flowered…
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