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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) — white flowers in the garden
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — it is known for its delicious; so place the plant where it won't snag passersby
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — offering both a tasty treat and health benefits.<br><br>For best results in a landscape; commonly termed the Pacific blackberry
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — It requires regular watering
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — It requires regular watering; approximately &reg; to 1 inch in diameter
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — it is known for its delicious
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — the plant produces delicate white to pale pink flowers
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — offering both a tasty treat and health benefits.<br><br>For best results in a landscape
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — bear clusters of white-to-pale-pink flowers before yielding succulent blackberries
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — As a member of the Rosaceae family
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — offers a dual-purpose landscape element with edible benefits
Blackberry (Rubus Ursinus) — Rubus ursinus should be planted in well-draining soil with access to full sun to partial shade
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