Mesogaeus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus mesogaeus)

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

Rubus mesogaeus 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 June, and the seeds ripen from July 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. 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 taste. The purplish-black fruit is about 8mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The purplish-black fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Slopes, forest understories in montane valleys, riverbanks, mixed forests, roadsides and broad-leaved evergreen forests at elevations of 600 - 3600 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)