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Rubus allegheniensis

Species

Also called common blackberry

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Rubus allegheniensis
Photo: Doug Goldman. USDA-NRCS-NPDT United States, NY, Tompkins Co., Dryden. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeshrub

“The Common Blackberry, scientifically known as Rubus allegheniensis, is a remarkable woody shrub” — Common blackberry - Rubus allegheniensis: care, characteristics, culture, propagation

Lightfull sun

“These plants thrive in full sun locations with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily” — Common blackberry - Rubus allegheniensis: care, characteristics, culture, propagation

Water1-2 inches weekly

“Water management plays a crucial role in successful blackberry cultivation. During the growing season, aim for 1-2 inches of water weekly” — Common blackberry - Rubus allegheniensis: care, characteristics, culture, propagation

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“Acidic (5.5–6.5)” — How to Care for Allegheny blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis)

Height36–72 in

from Rubus · “Height 3-6 feet” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Transplantspring

from Rubus · “Plant potted transplants in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Ready whendeep purple-black color

“that ripen to a deep purple-black color by July” — Common blackberry - Rubus allegheniensis: care, characteristics, culture, propagation

Toxicitynot toxic

from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

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