Henryi Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus henryi)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Rubus henryi is an evergreen Climber growing to 6 m (19ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to August, 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A very sweet flavour.; The black fruit is 13 - 15mm in diameter.; The young leaves are used to make tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes, valleys, mountainous areas, forests and thickets at elevations to 2500 metres in Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan Provinces, China. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)