Blackthorn Bare Root Hedge 80-100cm Prunus spinosa

Fast-Growing Blackthorn Bare Root Hedge (Prunus spinosa)

This 80-100cm bare root Blackthorn is well-suited for creating fast, dense hedges in windy, coastal, or exposed gardens. Its robust growth and wet soil tolerance make it a reliable choice for UK conditions. Supplied as bare root, ready for planting.

Key Features

• Size: Supplied at 80-100cm bare root
• Growth Rate: Rapid, reaches up to 40cm per year
• Soil Suitability: Adapts to clay, wet, or poor soils
• Wildlife Benefits: Supports pollinators; autumn sloe berries attract birds
• Native to UK, with sharp spines for natural security

Buyer FAQs

• Is Blackthorn good for coastal hedges? Yes, it is wind and salt-tolerant, ideal for coastal gardens.
• Comparing to hawthorn? Both offer privacy; Blackthorn’s spiny growth adds security and spring flowers.
• Will it grow in wet or clay soils? Blackthorn thrives in challenging soils, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
• Does it support wildlife? Spring flowers help pollinators; berries attract birds and can be used for sloe gin.
• Easy to establish? Bare root plants root quickly with correct planting from November to March.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.