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trailing blackberry

trailing blackberry

Rubus ursinus

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 9b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest and California

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

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