Oldfield Blackberry
Scientific Name: Rubus alumnus L.H. Bailey
Synonyms: Rubus apianus L.H. Bailey, Rubus barbarus L.H. Bailey, Rubus campestris L.H. Bailey, Rubus corei L.H. Bailey, Rubus facetus L.H. Bailey, Rubus fernaldianus L.H. Bailey, Rubus impos L.H. Bailey, Rubus independens L.H. Bailey, Rubus licitus L.H. Bailey, Rubus miriflorus L.H. Bailey, Rubus paulus L.H. Bailey, Rubus tennesseeanus L.H. Bailey
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Rubus L./ Rubus alumnus L.H. Bailey
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | RUAL9 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Subshrub |
Native Locations | RUAL9 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Oldfield Blackberry.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
Drought Tolerance | Medium |
Fertility Requirement | Medium |
Fire Tolerance | High |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 140 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | Medium |
pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
pH, Minimum | 4.8 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2700 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1700 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 50 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 32 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 8 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Foliage Texture | Medium |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Moderate |
Leaf Retention | No |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 5.0 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 5 |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Low |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
Seed per Pound | 275000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | Yes |
Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | No |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |