Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry)

Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) black fruit hanging near green jagged leaves in close up.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) with round black fruit suspended among jagged green leaves on branches.

Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus

Common names: Blackberry, Dewberry

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Raspberry
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The name R. fruticosus refers not to a single species, but is used in the aggregate sense, comprising some 2,000 described European species. Many of the species arose as a result of hybridization and apomixis. All species belonging to R. fruticosus L. agg. are exclusively European, except for those that may have spread to other parts of the world.

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Image gallery: 15 images
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) with white flower, green leaves, and ripening red and black fruit.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) showing white flower, serrated green leaves, and ripening red and black fruit.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white and pink flower close up on green leaves
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white and pink flower nestled among serrated green leaves on stems
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower close up with green leaves on thorny stem
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower with green buds and sharp thorns on thick stem
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) with black and red fruit, close up on leaves and clusters
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) showing clusters of round black and red fruit among green serrated leaves.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) dark purple fruit in a close up held within human hand
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) ripe dark purple fruit nestled within a human palm for size scale
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) red and purple fruit hanging from a branch in close up view
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) cluster of ripening fruit dangling among thorny stems and jagged green leaves.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower close up on green leaves during a sunny day
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) with white petals surrounding a pale center among jagged green foliage edges.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower close up on a thorny branch with green leaves.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower cluster on a prickly green branch with jagged leaf edges.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower clusters with green serrated leaves on the plant
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower clusters amidst lush green serrated leaves on the stems.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) plant with red and black fruit in a hand close up.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) branches hold various red and black ripening fruit in a human hand.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) green plant with jagged leaves and tiny buds on woody stems.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) plant with abundant textured green leaves on woody stems in the sun.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower on a green leafy branch close up
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flower growing on a thin stem with sharp green leaves
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) plant with white flowers and green leaves in a close up.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flowers among serrated green leaves on the rambling plant.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flowers close up with green centers and delicate petals on stems
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) white flowers with green centers and soft petals growing among dark green leaves
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) dark purple black fruit held in palm during close up.
Rubus fruticosus (Blackberry) held in hand with several dark purple black fruit clusters visible.


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