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trailing blackberry
Rubus ursinus
groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing native blackberry with trailing stems that spreads along the ground, producing small white or pink flowers in spring followed by edible black berries in summer. Excellent for erosion control and wildlife habitat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest and California
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
edibleerosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation