Windswept Blackthorn Tree in Winter
Windswept Blackthorn Tree in Winter
A blackthorn or sloe (Prunus spinosa) tree on the South Downs in East Sussex bent over by prevailing winds. It is common across Europe, its small, black fruit is commonly used to make sloe gin in England, pacharan in the Navarre area of Spain and other alcoholic drinks in other countries. If picked after the first frosts (or frozen after picking, to reduce the bitterness) the fruit can also be used to make jams.
James Brunker
Image size: 3860 x 5790, 6.77Mb | Camera details: Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Date uploaded: 13/06/2020
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