Allegheny Blackberry
(Rubus allegheniensis)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 3 - 6 ft
Spread: 6 - 10 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Red / Black
Autumn Color: Red / Orange / Burgundy
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Med
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Allegheny Blackberry flowers are a pollen and nectar source to a variety of pollinators. An abundance of wildlife eat the blackberries and seeds. Dense stands create year round cover and nesting sites for birds and smaller mammals. Leaves are a larval host for several species of caterpillars. Bees overwinter in the canes.
