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[<jelie@new.rr.com>]

Hey Deb,

I just pulled some fruit off of my prunus spinosa a few weeks ago.  Some were 
right off of the small trees (2) others were off of a few branches that I 
trimmed off about two weeks before that.  I would think they are most likely 
all viable but the ones off of the cut branches may have become too dry.  I 
will have to double check.  I think I still have some on the trees as well.  

I have a p. munsoniana but, it is only a foot high.  For seeds  I would check 
with Oikos Tree Crops.  They are the source of my prunus munsoniana.  They 
have begun sellng seeds from quite a few of their offerings.  Even if they 
are not offering P. munsoniana online, or in their catalog, giving them a 
call may get you some seeds.  

I will see what I have left on my prunus spinosa and let you know.

Have a Great Autumn!

Jim Elie
Green Bay, WI
zone 4/5

---- Deb S <debs913@gmail.com> wrote: 
> Looking for seeds for Prunus Spinosa (blackthorn, produces sloe berries) and
> Prunus munsoniana.  I have found seeds for Spinosa in Britain (can you buy
> seeds from other countries when in the US).  I've seen the munsoniana as
> started trees, but want seed.  Any suggestions?  I've googled and checked
> likely sources (J.L Hudson, Plantfinder on garden watchdog).
> 
> deb