Chroosepalus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus chroosepalus)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Rubus chroosepalus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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. Poor quality. The purplish to black fruit is about 10mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The purplish to black fruit is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets on slopes, forest margins at elevations of 300 - 2000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)