Armenian Blackberry
Rubus armeniacus
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A vigorous, thorny blackberry shrub producing dark purple berries in summer. Highly invasive in many regions but valued for its prolific fruit production.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Caucasus region (Armenia and Turkey)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Few named cultivars exist; most commercial plantings use the species directly. 'Oregon Thornless' and similar thornless selections are sometimes available but are less common than the wild thorny form.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A vigorous, thorny blackberry shrub producing dark purple berries in summer. Highly invasive in many regions but valued for its prolific fruit production.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Armenian Blackberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Caucasus region (Armenia and Turkey)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Few named cultivars exist; most commercial plantings use the species directly. 'Oregon Thornless' and similar thornless selections are sometimes available but are less common than the wild thorny form.