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elmleaf blackberry

elmleaf blackberry

Rubus ulmifolius

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 6aZone 10b

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A vigorous, thorny bramble with clusters of small white or pink flowers followed by black edible berries. This Mediterranean native is prized for fruit production but can be invasive in mild climates.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–10′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean (Spain, Portugal, North Africa)

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with