Sloe
Prunus spinosa
Sloe is a hardy, thorny shrub that produces small white flowers in early spring followed by dark blue berries. It thrives in poor soils and requires minimal care once established, making it excellent for wildlife gardens and natural hedgerows. The berries are traditionally used to make sloe gin and have medicinal properties.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
72″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Dry Spells • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 144″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 4, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
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