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Blackberry

Rubus Ursinus

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Overview

Rubus ursinus, commonly termed the Pacific blackberry, offers a dual-purpose landscape element with edible benefits. This deciduous bramble reaches up to 5 feet in height and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, requiring full sun to partial shade. Its arching canes, armed with thorns, bear clusters of white-to-pale-pink flowers before yielding succulent blackberries, ideal for U-pick gardens or wildlife habitats. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart for a dense thicket.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–8Type Shrub, Vine

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — shrub / vine for full

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Vine
Family: Rosaceae

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Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — Plant 3 to 4 feet apart for a dense thicket; which are usually comprised of three to five leaflets with a deep green hue and

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — although vigorous growth can lead to larger sizes if not properly maintained; shrub / vine with white blooms

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — commonly termed the Pacific blackberry; requiring full sun to partial shade

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — particularly during fruiting season

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — Note that the canes are thorny

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — requiring full sun to partial shade

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — measuring about 0.5 to 1 inch long; rubus ursinus should be planted in well-draining soil with access to full sun to partial shade

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — blue-black color from late summer to early fall

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — the plant produces delicate white to pale pink flowers; adding rustic charm to garden spaces

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — which are usually comprised of three to five leaflets with a deep green hue and toothed margins

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — By including Rubus ursinus in your design

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — which are usually comprised of three to five leaflets with a deep green hue and toothed margins; from spring into early summer

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — pleasing to the eye and palate

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — but is generally drought-tolerant once established; by including Rubus ursinus in your design

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — you invite a functional and delightful feature to the garden

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — but is generally drought-tolerant once established

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — shrub / vine with white blooms

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — bear clusters of white-to-pale-pink flowers before yielding succulent blackberries; white flowers in the garden

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — approximately ® to 1 inch in diameter

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — ideal for U-pick gardens or wildlife habitats; bear clusters of white-to-pale-pink flowers before yielding succulent blackberries

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — adding rustic charm to garden spaces

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — Plant 3 to 4 feet apart for a dense thicket

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — offers a dual-purpose landscape element with edible benefits; it boasts arching canes that bear compound leaves

Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — This deciduous bramble reaches up to 5 feet in height and thrives in USDA zones 6-9

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Dawn Endico from Menlo Park, California, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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