Sow-teat blackberry
Rubus allegheniensis
Allegheny blackberry is a vigorous, thorny native shrub that produces sweet, edible berries in midsummer and thrives in part shade to full sun with average, well-drained soil. Prune out the previous year's fruited canes (floricanes) each fall to keep the plant tidy and productive. Wear gloves when working around this plant, and consider installing a trellis or fence to support its arching canes.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Fruiting Season
Soil pH
4.6 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 8, 2022 by Mango Don (cc-by-sa)
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