Australis Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus australis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rubus australis is an evergreen Climber. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Juicy. The yellow fruits have an outstanding flavour. The sap can be extracted and used as a drink. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The yellow fruits have an outstanding flavour.; The sap can be extracted and used as a drink.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest fringes. When growing in an open sunny position it forms a flowerless and leafless plant. (Zone 8)