Prunus spinosa

Fruit is most commonly used in syrups, jellies, and jams. The fruit is used as a flavouring for "sloe gin" and other liqueurs. The leaves are used as a tea whilst dried fruits in herbal teas. The flowers are edible. Sloe is an important food plant for caterpillars and several species of butterflies. It is used as a cattle-proof hedge. The showy bloom makes it an ornamental plant. It is a good source for wild pollinators and provides a pretty contribution to honey production. It is attractive to wildlife. Biodiversity.