Sloe Berry (10) Seeds &ndash; Prunus Spinosa - Blackthorn This listing is for 10 seeds of this wonderful plant. Germination instructions are included with every purchase. Considered a delicacy in many central European countries, and used in Britain to produce sloe gin; the blackthorn is a large deciduous shrub growing to 5 m tall, with blackish bark and dense branches; making the sloe berry an excellent protective hedge. The creamy-white hermaphroditic flowers are produced shortly before the leaves in early spring; giving rise to sloe berries in autumn, which often ripen in October or November. The drupe fruit, called a "sloe", is black with a pale purple-blue waxy bloom. Sloes are thin-fleshed, with a very strongly astringent flavour when fresh. Usually used to make preserves, or an ingredient for alcoholic infusions, the sloe berry is a wonderful addition to any garden. The Botany Seeds Company is a specialist seed merchant of rare and unusual seeds from around the world. Seeds are supplied in re-sealable plastic bags to keep costs down for the customer, and reduce the environmental impact of our service. Delivery will be by standard second class mail, in protective jiffy bags. We dispatch orders received by 4pm UK time the same day.