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Armenian Blackberry

Armenian Blackberry

Rubus armeniacus

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 10b

A vigorous, thorny blackberry shrub producing dark purple berries in summer. Highly invasive in many regions but valued for its prolific fruit production.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–8′ tall × 4–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 5a
Zone 10b
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Forest Layer Placement

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Caucasus region (Armenia and Turkey)

Function & Care

Functional Roles

edibleerosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker, division

Companion Planting

Notable Cultivars

Few named cultivars exist; most commercial plantings use the species directly. 'Oregon Thornless' and similar thornless selections are sometimes available but are less common than the wild thorny form.