Buergeri Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus buergeri)

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

Rubus buergeri is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 25mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 25mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Broad-leaved forests, mixed forests in mountainous regions at low to medium elevations. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)