Rubus ulmifolius

Plant Details

Scientific name: Rubus ulmifolius

Also known as: Elm-Leaved Bramble, Elmleaf blackberry

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Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 4.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

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

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
None

Fruit can be eaten both raw and cooked. It has an aromatic flavor, but contains small, dry stone fruits. The taste varies from tasteless to sweet.

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 31/10

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Guild	Description
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana, or hazel, provides nitrogen fixation which improves soil fertility for Rubus ulmifolius.
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry	Symphoricarpos albus, commonly known as snowberry, can provide shelter and habitat for beneficial insects which help in pollination of Rubus ulmifolius.
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Amelanchier alnifolia attracts pollinators and pest predators, enhancing the overall health of the Rubus ulmifolius.
Myrtus communis Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtle	Myrtus communis can repel certain pests that might harm Rubus ulmifolius, providing a natural form of pest control.
Prunus domestica Plum	Prunus domestica, or European plum, can share similar pests and diseases with Rubus ulmifolius, allowing for better management and treatment strategies for both.