Blackberry, Wild
Rubus argutus
Description: Wild Blackberry is a vigorous, sprawling perennial shrub known for its arching, thorny canes, delicate white or pale pink flowers, and clusters of juicy, sweet-tart blackberries. Blooming in spring and fruiting in summer, this resilient plant thrives in meadows, woodland edges, and home gardens, offering both edible and ecological benefits. With its delicious berries and ability to naturalize, Wild Blackberry is a rewarding and productive addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Blackberry flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its fruit is a vital food source for birds, mammals, and other wildlife. The dense, thorny canes also offer shelter and nesting sites for small animals.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and immune health, Wild Blackberry leaves and roots have been brewed into teas and infusions to help with sore throats, inflammation, and mild gastrointestinal discomfort. The berries themselves are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
Native Status: Native to North America, including Georgia, Wild Blackberry thrives in diverse habitats and is well-suited to both cultivated gardens and naturalized areas.
Pollinator Friendliness: The springtime blooms provide an important nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies, supporting a thriving pollinator population.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 3–6 feet
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Blackberry thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during fruiting. Prune after fruiting to manage growth and encourage higher yields the following season. Left to naturalize, it will spread through underground rhizomes, making it ideal for hedgerows and wildlife corridors.
Grow your own delicious, nutrient-rich berries while supporting pollinators and wildlife with Wild Blackberry—a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in both cultivated and natural landscapes.
Available in 4.25 (quart) and gallon pots.
Rubus argutus
Description: Wild Blackberry is a vigorous, sprawling perennial shrub known for its arching, thorny canes, delicate white or pale pink flowers, and clusters of juicy, sweet-tart blackberries. Blooming in spring and fruiting in summer, this resilient plant thrives in meadows, woodland edges, and home gardens, offering both edible and ecological benefits. With its delicious berries and ability to naturalize, Wild Blackberry is a rewarding and productive addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Blackberry flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its fruit is a vital food source for birds, mammals, and other wildlife. The dense, thorny canes also offer shelter and nesting sites for small animals.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and immune health, Wild Blackberry leaves and roots have been brewed into teas and infusions to help with sore throats, inflammation, and mild gastrointestinal discomfort. The berries themselves are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
Native Status: Native to North America, including Georgia, Wild Blackberry thrives in diverse habitats and is well-suited to both cultivated gardens and naturalized areas.
Pollinator Friendliness: The springtime blooms provide an important nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies, supporting a thriving pollinator population.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 3–6 feet
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Blackberry thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during fruiting. Prune after fruiting to manage growth and encourage higher yields the following season. Left to naturalize, it will spread through underground rhizomes, making it ideal for hedgerows and wildlife corridors.
Grow your own delicious, nutrient-rich berries while supporting pollinators and wildlife with Wild Blackberry—a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in both cultivated and natural landscapes.
Available in 4.25 (quart) and gallon pots.
Rubus argutus
Description: Wild Blackberry is a vigorous, sprawling perennial shrub known for its arching, thorny canes, delicate white or pale pink flowers, and clusters of juicy, sweet-tart blackberries. Blooming in spring and fruiting in summer, this resilient plant thrives in meadows, woodland edges, and home gardens, offering both edible and ecological benefits. With its delicious berries and ability to naturalize, Wild Blackberry is a rewarding and productive addition to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: Wild Blackberry flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its fruit is a vital food source for birds, mammals, and other wildlife. The dense, thorny canes also offer shelter and nesting sites for small animals.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and immune health, Wild Blackberry leaves and roots have been brewed into teas and infusions to help with sore throats, inflammation, and mild gastrointestinal discomfort. The berries themselves are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
Native Status: Native to North America, including Georgia, Wild Blackberry thrives in diverse habitats and is well-suited to both cultivated gardens and naturalized areas.
Pollinator Friendliness: The springtime blooms provide an important nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies, supporting a thriving pollinator population.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 3–6 feet
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Wild Blackberry thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during fruiting. Prune after fruiting to manage growth and encourage higher yields the following season. Left to naturalize, it will spread through underground rhizomes, making it ideal for hedgerows and wildlife corridors.
Grow your own delicious, nutrient-rich berries while supporting pollinators and wildlife with Wild Blackberry—a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that thrives in both cultivated and natural landscapes.
Available in 4.25 (quart) and gallon pots.