Flosculosus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus flosculosus)

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

Rubus flosculosus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in 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. The red to reddish black fruit is 5--8 mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The red to reddish black fruit is 5--8 mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Riverbanks, montane valleys, forested slopes, thickets and roadsides at elevaions of 900 - 2800 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)