Prunus spinosa

Blackthorn, Sloe at O'Malley, ACT

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Identification history

Prunus spinosa	13 May 2017	MichaelMulvaney
Prunus spinosa	12 May 2017	BettyDonWood
Prunus sp.	12 May 2017	Mike

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Spines 2-3 cm long.

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BettyDonWood wrote:

13 May 2017

The other possibility is Prunus ceracifera, which always has red leaves, at least some of the cultivars of it. It only has spines on juvenile growth. I have been unable to find out what colour the leaves of Ptunus spinosa turn in the autumn.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.121460 -35.354366
Altitude 686.6m
Maps Mount Mugga Mugga
Places O'Malley, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
12 May 2017 04:54 PM Recorded on
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Species information

Prunus spinosa Scientific name
Blackthorn, Sloe Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
611.3m to 686.55m Recorded at altitude
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