Cockburnianus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus cockburnianus)

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

Rubus cockburnianus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is 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. Small and of poor quality. The purplish-black fruit is up to 10mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Small and of poor quality.; The purplish-black fruit is up to 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets on sunny slopes, dense forests in montane valleys, riversides at elevations of 900 - 4000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)