'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree
Grow your own sloe gin!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Bare Root Tree
120-150cm inc. roots on arrival
SJA rootstock (grows up to 5m)
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'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree
- Masses of white blossom in spring followed by lots of rounded, blue-black sloes which are perfect for making sloe gin and jellies
- Much more manageable and prolific than the wild version
- Crops from October
- Self fertile and easy to grow
- Beneficial to pollinating insects and other wildlife
- Low maintenance - requires only light pruning and no feeding
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Southampton Selection' sloe tree can be grown in a pot of 50 centimetres, making it a great addition to a patio for autumn foraging.
How big does it get?
The Southampton Selection Sloe Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Southampton Selection Sloe in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Southampton Selection' sloe tree prefers moist but well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree requires approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to support its hardy growth and tart berries.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Southampton Selection' sloe tree is very hardy, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it can withstand the severest European continental climates and temperatures below -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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