Kuntzeanus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus kuntzeanus)

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

Rubus kuntzeanus 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 in August, and the seeds ripen in 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A good flavour. The orange-red fruit is about 20mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The orange-red fruit is about 20mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes, roadsides and thickets at elevations of 800 - 2000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)