Wild Blackberry
These blackberries are native to MN, usually found in the woods.
Zone:
4-8
Harvest:
Late May
Mature Height:
4-6'
Pollination:
Self-pollinating
Scientific Name:
Rubus allegheniensis
Available (Spring):
10
Sturdy, arching canes with reddish tint grow quickly and spread by rhizomes to colonize as much ground as possible. They often grow to 6 feet or more in height and much more than that in length. Showy white blossoms reveal their location in early summer, and stout thorns persist all year.