European Blackberry

(Rubus vestitus)

European Blackberry (Rubus vestitus)

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Summary

Rubus vestitus, commonly known as European Blackberry, is a deciduous or semi-deciduous perennial vine or shrub native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, forest edges, grasslands, and scrub areas in Western and Central Europe. It can grow up to 2 meters (80 inches) tall and is characterized by its spiny stems and arching canes. The flowers are pink or magenta, blooming in spring through fall, and are followed by very dark, nearly black berries that are typically ripe by late summer or early autumn.

European Blackberry is valued for its fruit, which can be used in jams, desserts, and other culinary applications. It is also appreciated for its wildlife value, as the berries provide food for birds and other animals. In cultivation, it is often used for naturalistic plantings and as a fruiting hedge. It prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils, which is less common among European Rubi, and requires part shade to full shade with soils that have slow drainage. While it can be a beautiful and productive plant, Rubus vestitus is known to be invasive outside its native range, particularly in the United States, and should be planted with caution.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Vine, Shrub
  • Height: 3-5 feet
  • Width: 3-5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Semi-Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden

Natural Habitat

Native to open woodlands, forest edges, grasslands, and scrub areas in Western and Central Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Shrubby Blackberry, Rundbladet Brombær, Samt-Brombeere, Ronce Revêtue, Fraaie Kambraam, Rundbladsbjörnbär, Bekleidete Brombeere

Scientific Names: , Rubus vestitus, Rubus leucanthemus, Rubus diversifolius, Rubus vestitus var. diversifolius, Rubus debilitatus, Rubus vestitus var. leucanthemus, Rubus vinetorum, Rubus lanatus, Rubus leucostachys var. vestitus

GBIF Accepted Name: Rubus vestitus Weihe & Nees