Prunus spinosa, called blackthorn or sloe, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is locally naturalized in parts of the New World.

The meaning of SLOE is the small dark globose astringent fruit of the blackthorn; also : blackthorn.

Sloe has blackish bark and dense, stiff, spiny branches. It is a huge deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters (16 feet) in height. Its oval leaves are 1.2–2 cm (1⁄2–3⁄4 in) wide, 2–4.5 cm (3⁄4–1+3⁄4 in) long, and have a serrated edge.

2011年8月19日 · Sloe gin is many things – a home-grown British favorite, a triumph of ingenuity, and a forgotten cocktail classic that deserves a second look. To understand sloe gin, we must first answer the question: “what, exactly, is a sloe”?

2018年11月27日 · Sloe also known as Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a thorny hedgerow plant with dark purple berries often sought after in autumn to make warming country wine or gin.

2018年12月17日 · Blackthorn or sloe scientifically known as Prunus Spinosa is a low, spreading, thorny bush or small tree of the plum genus of the family Rosaceae (rose family) among other economically important species, such as apple, apricot, blackberry, pear, and plum or prune, having black bark, white flowers, and deep blue fruits, usually rather acrid and ...

2021年6月14日 · Blackthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the rose family. It has dark-coloured bark and stiff, spiny branches, and grows a mass of small, creamy white flowers in …

Blackthorn or sloe bush is a fruit tree that offers cute berries, sloes. They are edible and can be cooked. Here is how to grow and prune your blackthorn.

2024年10月5日 · What is Sloe (Blackthorn Fruit)? Sloe, scientifically known as Prunus spinosa, is a small, dark purple fruit that grows on the blackthorn bush. This fruit is often mistaken for other berries due to its similar appearance but is distinct in flavor and uses.

Sloe berry is a plant species that grows wild, usually in the form of a thorny shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 3-4 meters. Sloe berries bloom with white flowers between March and May and bear fruit between June and September.