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Rubus allegheniensis
Alleghany Blackberry (Highbush Blackberry)
A prickly, low-growing shrub, tolerant of dry conditions, producing white flowers that give way to black, thimble-shaped sweet, aromatic fruit. Well-liked by many animals and birds.
- » Single, white flowers
- » Sweet, black, thimble-shaped fruit
- » Textured, green leaves are usually made up of three leaflets
- » Foliage turns to yellow to red or purple in the fall
- » Thorny canes are upright then arch over to reroot
- » A good colonizer
- » Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
1gal
$26.81
2gal
$34.94
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rubus allegheniensis
Has been used by Canada's aboriginals, medicinally, for a variety of aches and pains.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rubus allegheniensis
This native plant grows best in sunny conditions with a slightly dry, sandy soil. It can be seen growing wild in abandoned fields and along forest edges.