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trailing blackberry

trailing blackberry

Rubus ursinus

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7bZone 9b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–2′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 7bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

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
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker