Oldhamii Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus pungens oldhamii)

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

Rubus pungens oldhamii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). 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. 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. The red fruit is 10 - 15mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The red fruit is 10 - 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan. Semi-shaded wet places in montane valleys, forests on slopes and thickets at elevations of 600 - 3900 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)