Blackthorn

Prunus spinosa is hardy to zone 4 so it will survive in your hardiness zone, which is 5.

 

Has anyone yet found a Canadian source for Sloe? Seed, seedling, or grocery store fruit?

 

You posted a while ago about the proliferation of prunus Spinosa in niagara.

I have been trying to propogate from seed with no luck so far.

Where / how might I locate an existing plant to harvest sloes or take a cutting?

Your help would be greatly appreciated

 

Did you have any joy gobrown44?

I too want to get access to sloes but no joy so far.

Thanks

 

Keithtex's post was from 2012. If he/she is still around I'd sure like to have some seeds. Or anybody from Niagara peninsula area?

 

Based on what I have (or haven't, in this case) seen in western North America I remain wary of North American identifications of Prunus spinosa - I would want to see photographs or other proof of source material coming from examples of the true species before putting any time or money into it. Also I would be concerned about eastern material being gathered where black knot may be present.

 

I know live in UK. You can buy seeds from chiltern seeds here in UK and they will ship to canada.
http://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/search?q=sloe
http://www.treeseedonline.com/store/p145/Blackthorn,_Sloe_(prunus_spinosa).html
http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/2508

all the best, Keith