Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus · Brambles · Rose family
Also known as: Bramble
Easy150–300cmPet-friendlyEdible
Blackberry care at a glance
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Blackberry
Possible pests on Blackberry include Raspberry beetle, Aphids, Cane borers and Sawflies. A common disease is Grey mould. Also possible: Cane blight, Anthracnose and Powdery mildew. Blackberry is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Raspberry beetle Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Cane borers Medium
- Sawflies Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- Grey mould High
- Cane blight Medium
- Anthracnose Medium
- Powdery mildew Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Blackberry
- Which pests affect Blackberry?
- Possible pests on Blackberry include Raspberry beetle, Aphids, Cane borers and Sawflies.
- Which diseases affect Blackberry?
- A common disease is Grey mould. Also possible: Cane blight, Anthracnose and Powdery mildew.
- Is Blackberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Blackberry is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Blackberry need?
- Blackberry has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Blackberry need?
- Blackberry prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Blackberry frost-hardy?
- Blackberry is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Blackberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.