Lasiostylus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus lasiostylus)

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

Rubus lasiostylus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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. Palatable. An agreeable acid taste. Valueless. The red fruit is 15 - 20mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; An agreeable acid taste.; The red fruit is 15 - 20mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes, thickets and forests in valleys at elevations of 1000 - 3000 metres in Hubei, Shaanxi, Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)