Blackberry

Common weeds

Scientific name

Rubus fruticosus spp. agg.

Description

Vigorous scrambling shrub covered in thorns, spreading by arching canes from a root crown. Plants are dormant and semi-deciduous during winter. Canes ridged or round.

Weed category

Weed of national significance. Regionally controlled

How to indentify

Dark green toothed leaves, paler below, on short prickly stalks. Flowers in white clusters near ends of canes. Green berry ripening to black Dec-Apr.

How it spreads

Birds
Foxes
Root suckers
Soil

Suggested plant replacement

Coprosma quadrifida | Prickly Currant-bush

Removal methods

Plant specific removal methods

Treat when actively growing. Hand weed small infestations. Slashing will stimulate new cane growth and needs to be followed up with spraying. Blackberry Leaf Rust has been released as a biological control.

Plant with brown woody steams and clusters of green leaves Plant withdark red and black berries surround by stalks with spikes and green leaves

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory

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