Rubus alleghaniensis - Shrub - Allegheny Blackberry, Blackberry

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: may also require warm stratification, so germinatioin may be delayed by 1 year.|can be fall sown without stratification.|if hot water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, boiling water or sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: Canada, Canada (Quebec, Ontario), United States, USA (Eastern)

Native

Introduced

Rubus alleghaniensisRubus alleghaniensis

Allegheny Blackberry, Blackberry

In Stock: 0.617 lb (Total:0.882lb)

Rubus allegheniensis

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Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

256,410

Quantity:

0.62 lb

Collected in:

New York

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834835

Characteristics

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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Canada, Canada (Quebec, Ontario), United States, USA (Eastern)

Native

Introduced

Rubus alleghaniensis, commonly known as the Allegheny Blackberry, is a robust native shrub thriving across Eastern Canada and the USA. This remarkable member of the Rosaceae family can frequently be found in woodlands and grassy prairies. Standing erect before gracefully arching with age, its red-purple stems are lined with distinctive prickles and capped with showy white flowers. Adaptable and vigorous, Allegheny Blackberry flourishes in diverse environments, from rich fertile soils to clay loams or rocky terrains, under full sun or light shade. Its canes, which grow up to 8 feet tall and wide, initially stretch upright before re-rooting into the ground, facilitating the formation of loose colonies.

Blooming in late spring or early summer, this deciduous shrub produces delectable, sweet, purple-black drupes by summer's end. Favored by pollinators, birds, and mammals alike, it provides essential food and cover, embodying a wildlife-friendly presence. Gardeners can cultivate this vibrant species easily from transplants or cuttings, managing dead stems to support native bee habitats. Whether landscaping for beauty or ecological benefit, Allegheny Blackberry promises dynamic growth and seasonal attraction. Its resilience and adaptability make it a garden favorite, offering a taste of nature's wilderness right in your backyard.