Schmidelioides Brambles / Blackberry (Rubus schmidelioides)

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

Rubus schmidelioides is a deciduous Shrub. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Sap. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland forests in North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)