Rubus fruticosus

Europe.

Blackberry is a spreading and climbing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 3 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m. It usually grows 0.5 - 1.5 m per year.

The shoots of Rubus fruticosus are spiny, olive green in colour.

The deciduous leaves of Blackberry are dark green, pinnate, alternate. Blackberry turns bright red-brown in autumn. Long lasting.

The white, cupped flowers of Blackberry appear in corymbs from June to July.

The black berries have an aromatic, fruity flavour. The berries are elongated. Ripening time from August.

Stoloniferous.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Blackberry has good frost hardiness.

Rubus fruticosus prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Farm garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Pruning, ideally in October, is advisable for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Pruning: October
- Watering: In the period from April to September
- Fertilise: From April to mid-September.