Rubus fruticosus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus fruticosus

Also known as: Blackberry

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 3.00 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea, Root

Edibility:
(5)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Dye, Fibers, Pioneer, Bee plant

Description

Fruit - fresh or cooked. The best varieties offer delicious fruits. There are different types, making it possible to obtain ripe fruits from late July to November. The fruit is also used to make syrup, jam, and preserves. Some people may experience stomach discomfort if they eat the fruit before it is very ripe and soft. Root - cooked. The root should not be too young or too old and requires sufficient cooking time. Tea is made from the dried leaves, with the young leaves being the best. The leaves are often used in herbal tea mixtures. Young shoots - raw. These are harvested in the spring as soon as they appear above the ground, peeled, and added to salads.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07

End of Harvest: 15/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Sambucus nigra European elder	Elderberry provides shelter and attracts beneficial insects that can help pollinate and control pests.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Raspberry, being closely related, can enhance the overall yield of berries and improve pollination due to shared blooming periods.
Symphytum officinale Comfrey, Common comfrey	Comfrey is beneficial for soil retention and adds nutrients when leaves are cut, which can support the growth of brambles.
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle	Japanese honeysuckle can provide ground cover and deter weeds, along with producing flowers that attract pollinators.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Hazelnut can provide food and habitat for wildlife, while its larger height offers partial shade that benefits the rubus plant.