Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus, 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

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Golden RaspberryRubus idaeus var. aureus

Pollinator Sharing

Arrowwood ViburnumViburnum dentatum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Black RaspberryRubus occidentalis

Pollinator Sharing

Red ElderberrySambucus racemosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common NinebarkPhysocarpus opulifolius

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black walnut's juglone production is toxic to blackberries and other Rubus species.

Himalayan BlackberryRubus armeniacus

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

Carolina Wild RoseRosa carolina

Thorny cane plants compete aggressively for space and can form impenetrable thickets that exclude other species.

Swamp RoseRosa palustris

Blackberry canes can overwhelm wild roses through rapid vegetative spread.

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Blackberry grow in?

Blackberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Blackberry?

Good companions for Blackberry include Highbush Blueberry, Golden Raspberry, Arrowwood Viburnum, Black Raspberry, Red Elderberry.

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