Rubus fruticosus
Rubus fruticosus
Rubus
Rosaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
Common blackberry is a vigorous cane-producing shrub that requires annual pruning to manage growth and maximize fruit production. Plant in well-draining soil and provide support for the arching canes. This productive plant rewards minimal care with abundant edible berries and attracts diverse wildlife.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Deep Watering To Establish Roots, Then Water During Dry Spells
Soil pH
5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 96″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Cape Provinces
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
France
Free State
Germany
Great Britain
Guatemala
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Jawa
Korea
KwaZulu-Natal
Netherlands
New Zealand North
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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