where in the USA can you get black thorn berries (sloe berries)?”
This small deciduous tree is native to Europe and Asia and parts of Africa. It is very common throughout Britain, often being used as a security hedge (because of the thorns). It lives in cold-temperate climates. You can buy the tree from http://www.forestfarm.com/search/search.asp?aPage=4&index=genus&field-keywords=Prunus from Forestfarm Plant Nursery, in Oregon. prsp103 Prunus spinosa Tube $9.95 Description : Lg dense shrub/sm tree for hedges & wild areas; spiny brs are crowded w sm whi.spring fls followed by shiny,black, bitter frs used in preserves & to “make that exhilarating drink sloe gin.”(Phillips & Barber). S/M-D Leaf Retention : Deciduous Growth: Medium growth Uses: Ed,Hon,B&W,F Hardiness : -30 to -20F Origin: Eur Habit: shrubby It would grow well in the northern part of the US as it tolerates winter temperatures as low as -30 F. ——————————–
