American bramble
Rubus cuneifolius
American bramble is a thorny, thicket-forming shrub that produces small edible blackberry-like fruits and white flowers beloved by pollinators. It thrives in partial shade to full sun with average, well-drained soil and spreads readily by root suckering, so containment may be needed in garden settings. Prune out old canes after fruiting each year to encourage vigorous new growth and better fruit production the following season.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Consistently To Keep Soil Evenly Moist During The Growing Season, Reducing Frequency In Cooler Months
Soil pH
5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 9, 2022 by Gianfranco Romaelle (cc-by-sa)
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