Rubus caesius (Blackberry)
Rubus caesius (Blackberry) white flower clusters with green leaves and small buds in sharp focus.
Botanical name: Rubus caesius
Common names: Blackberry, Dewberry
Family: Rosaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-9
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Raspberry
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlThis Rubus species is similar to the Rubus fruticosus, but is distinguished by having all leaves divided into 3 leaflets (5-7 in R. fruticosus) and by having only a few individual drupelets in the fruit. The drupelets are covered with a pale 'bloom'.
Similar plants: Rubus caesius (Blackberry)
- Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry)
- Rubus idaeus (Tropical Raspberry)
- Rubus illecebrosus (Balloon Berry)
- Rubus laciniatus (Cutleaf Evergreen Blackberry)
- Rubus niveus (Mysore Raspberry)
- Rubus odoratus (Purple-flowering Raspberry)
- Rubus sanctus (Holy Bramble)
- Rubus sp. (Raspberrie)
- Rubus sp. (Brazos Blackberry)
- Rubus ulmifolius (Elmleaf Blackberry)
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