Rubus fruticosus
The Wild Blackberry is a deciduous shrub with sharp thorns and a climbing habit. Its fruit is sweet and a dark black in color. The fruit is not a true berry, but an aggregate fruit. The blackberries are great for fresh eating, delicious jams, jellies, and pies.
- Great for wildlife; Provides food and shelter
- Flowers are white to pale pink
- Fruit is produced on previous season’s growth