Blackthorn; +ve; Sloes, (eventually), -ve; blackthorn spreads by suckers from the roots, throwing up a new tree about every 2 feet, and, they will want to be getting away from your neighbours established trees.
Thanks, that is certainly something to consider. It's hawthorn the same in terms of spreading?
Nah, I've never seen a hawthorn spread by the roots. Also consider a yew, for year round foliage, and berries for the wildbirds.
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Blackthorn;
+ve; Sloes, (eventually),
-ve; blackthorn spreads by suckers from the roots, throwing up a new tree about every 2 feet,
and,
they will want to be getting away from your neighbours established trees.