Peltatus Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus peltatus)

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

Rubus peltatus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The orange-red fruit is up to 15mm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The orange-red fruit is up to 15mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains, C. and S. Japan. Slopes, foothills, forest margins, ravines and moist waste places at elevations of 300 - 1500 metres in western China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)