Common Name(s): | Blackberry |
Scientific Name: | Rubus oklahomus |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 2 m |
Flowers: | April |
Fruits: | Summer |
Description: An upright, prickly, thicket-forming shrub with arching stems. Favors moist soil and can spread rapidly. Fruit is used for jellies, pies and by many species of wildlife. Dense growth provides good cover for some wildlife species. Readily hybridizes with other Rubus species. Many cultivated varieties have been developed. |