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    Prunus spinosa purpurea                                          Blackthorn

Deciduous, dense tree with elliptic/obovate, alternate red leaves which turn dark red in autumn,

Solitary, cupped pink flowers in  spring followed by round black edible fruit.

Light Grey bark

Height 5m

spread 4m

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