Himalayan Blackthorn Plant

Prunus spinosa, or Himalayan Blackthorn, is a hardy shrub growing 1-3m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.

Habit

Shrub

Height

2-3 m

Growth

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Himalayas

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

15-20°C

Humidity (%)

50-70%

Potting media

Loamy, well-draining

Fertilizers

Balanced fertilizer

Watering

Requires minimal watering once established

Plant Weight 

3-5 kg

Flowering Time

Spring

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 6.5

Soil EC

1.2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

10-15 fruits

NPK ratio 

12:06:06 

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used for its medicinal berries, high in vitamin C.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Fire Blight Leaf Spot Powdery Mildew Aphids Root Rot

Symptoms

Blackened, wilted shoots Brown or black spots on leaves White powdery spots on leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Yellowing, wilting leaves

Organic Remedies

Prune infected areas, sterilize pruning tools Prune infected leaves, neem oil Neem oil, sulfur spray Insecticidal soap, neem oil Improve drainage, reduce watering

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides Copper-based fungicides Myclobutanil-based fungicides Imidacloprid-based insecticides Fungicides containing metalaxyl