Cutleaf Blackberry

Scientific Name: Rubus laciniatus Willd.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Rubus L./ Rubus laciniatus Willd.

Cutleaf Blackberry
General Information
Usda SymbolRULA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsSubshrubVine,
Native LocationsRULA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cutleaf Blackberry.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.7
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee12
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed per Pound137000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Cutleaf Blackberry

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