Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Rosaceae · Shrub
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) is one of the most widely grown shrubs for USDA zones 4-10. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun and space to reach 4-8 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Eaten fresh by the handful, folded into yogurt, baked into pies and muffins, or cooked down into jams and compotes.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 4-10
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4-8 ft tall · 3-8 ft wide
- Bloom season: Late spring · White, pink
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -30F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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