{"product_id":"blackthorn","title":"Blackthorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn is a notoriously hardy shrub. Traditionally found in hedgerows, it may be planted in most soils including sandy or clay-heavy soils and survives periods of drought that destroy other hedge plants. When planting blackthorn, however, make sure to pick a shade-free spot, as this shrubby little tree adores full sun. It is also a useful plant as it tolerates exposure to cold. Makes a good protective hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit, called a “sloe” are black with a purple-blue waxy bloom, ripening in autumn, and harvested traditionally in October or November after the first frosts. Sloes are thin-fleshed, with a very strongly astringent flavour when fresh. The berries are beneficial to birds and other wildlife. The berries are the essential ingredient for making Sloe Gin!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees Direct Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54528971538759,"sku":"N-BLACKTHORN-","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1570\/3367\/files\/Blackthorn_Sloe_Berries.jpg?v=1785948197","url":"https:\/\/treesdirect.co.uk\/products\/blackthorn","provider":"Trees Direct Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}