Blackthorn bare root plants
£0.99 – £4.69 inc. VAT
Blackthorn blossoms very early (before its leaves) brightening up hedgerows at a dull time of the year with masses of pure white flowers carried on its black stems. It then has mid to dark green oval shaped leaves throughout the Summer and its fruit are called sloes and are like small damsons. …read more
Pre-Order for November 2019
See all Blackthorn root types and sizesBlackthorn (Prunus spinosa) bare root plants
For an economical way to plant a Blackthorn hedge, choose Blackthorn bare roots. Available from November to April, bare roots allow you to plant a dense hedge at a low cost and as they have a high success rate, you can expect a dense, healthy Blackthorn hedge that will flourish in the new growing season.
See all Blackthorn root type and sizes > Learn more about Bare Root Plants >Planting Density
Small Height plants
20/30cm, 30/40cm, 40/60cm, 60/90cm, 80/100cm, 90/120cm – we recommend 5 to 7 plants per metre.
Medium Height Plants
120/150cm – we recommend 3 to 5 plants per metre.
Tall Plants
150cm and above – we recommend 3 plants per metre.
Many of the bare root plants are deciduous and to give a good hedge, these are generally planted in a double staggered row. The evergreen versions of bare root (Yew, Laurel, Box and Privet) are generally planted a little less densely than the deciduous version – but a lot depends on the height the hedge is to be eventually – the taller the hedge, the less densely you should plant.
If you need any further advice, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01257 265 232.
Delivery Information
- Orders £60 and over to mainland UK are delivered FREE*
- Orders under £60 to mainland UK £11.99
- We can deliver to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight and Isle Man, but the delivery cost will need to be quoted by one of our team, so please contact us on 01257 265 232
If you receive bare root plants but are unable to plant them immediately, for instance if it is not convenient or the ground is frozen, they can be stored in one of the following ways:
1. If the ground is not frozen dig a narrow trench and heel them in making sure the roots are covered with damp soil.
2. If the ground is frozen undo the package, check that the roots have not dried out (if they are dry stand them in water for up to an hour and then drain them), re-pack the root system only and keep in a cool shed or garage until the planting conditions improve.
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