Himalayan Blackberry

Rubus armeniacus, Rosaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Siberian Pea ShrubCaragana arborescens

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Annual LupinLupinus angustifolius

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Himalayan blackberry is highly aggressive and can outcompete blueberries for light and nutrients, potentially shading out blueberry bushes

Large-Leaved LupineLupinus polyphyllus

Large-leaved lupine may compete aggressively with blackberry and produce allelopathic compounds

BlackberryRubus fruticosus

Himalayan blackberry is highly aggressive and competes intensely with native blackberry species.

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black Walnut's juglone compound is toxic to Himalayan Blackberry and most Rubus species

Lowbush BlueberryVaccinium angustifolium

Invasive Himalayan blackberry can overwhelm lowbush blueberries through aggressive growth and resource competition

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Himalayan Blackberry grow in?

Himalayan Blackberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Himalayan Blackberry?

Good companions for Himalayan Blackberry include Siberian Pea Shrub, Annual Lupin.

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