Plant Details

Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus fruticosus
Also known as: Blackberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea, Root
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Dye, Fibre, Pioneer species, Bee forage

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