I like to use a fork to dig the roots, it lets me loosen all around them rather than trying to go through them. People (including me) pick them to eat right off the bush or from a bowl at home. The Himalayan blackberry is considered to be native to Armenia and is sometimes called the Armenian blackberry. Thank you. -toothed Himalayan blackberry leaves are green above and paler grayish-green below. Thank you so much for the kind comment, Martie! When you get caught on the thorns move toward it's roots to get off of them. Beautiful picture and interesting hub enjoyed reading it. I don't want to spray but have painted the cut surface with weed killer and it sets them back for a while at least. I have picked blackberries here in the UK since I was a child, and never realised that they were an invasive species. Thats true! For more information on noxious weed regulations and definitions, see Noxious weed lists and laws. CMHypno from Other Side of the Sun on August 04, 2012: Interesting hub Alicia. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 31, 2012: Greensleeves Hubs from Essex, UK on October 31, 2012: My pleasure AliciaC. Answer: The Himalayan blackberry is believed to have been deliberately introduced to North America as a cultivated crop. My mother and my aunt were both keen bakers, and they gave me my memories of wonderful cakes and pies. My close-up photo above makes the thorns look more dramatic than in real life, but they are still a threat to people exploring the plant. Growers liked that the berries turned black long before they were ripe, which made them firm for transport, and that the canes produced more fruit than the native cultivars. The name is from rubus for "bramble" and ursinus for "bear." Also known as Armenian Blackberry, this wide-spread and aggressive weed is native to Armenia and Northern Iran. It's easiest to remove the plants while they are young and relatively weak. Goats are most effective for vegetation control. I find nature and the study of living things endlessly fascinating! ('Himalayan Giant' still listed and sold in UK). There are lots of gorgeous, wildlife-friendly native plants ready to make an appearance in your garden, Learn what they are, where they are and why we need them, Sometimes a garden thug is exactly what’s called for, February is a good time to start seeds, shape up shrubs and watch for the earliest blooms. Hardy to USDA Zone 6 Native to much western Europe, and apparently there is no evidence that it is native of the Himalayan region. Thomas Silvia from Massachusetts on July 23, 2012: Hi my friend, great and well written hub with all good information on the Himalayan Blackberry Plants, loved all the very beautiful photos in this hub, well done ! The berries are also collected to make desserts such as pies, tarts, crumbles, and cobblers. (cutleaf blackberry… It's never quite the same when I make my own versions. It grows in many habitats, including the edge of forests, in open woodlands, beside trails and roads, in gardens, beside rivers, and on farmland. plants in Himalayan region and named one seedling 'Himalayan Giant'. The plant has become invasive and grows and spreads rapidly. Particularly I admire the focusing on the picture of the thorny blackberry stem. Its usual scientific name is Rubus armeniacus, but it's sometimes known as Rubus discolor. Of all the species of blackberry (Rubus), cutleaf blackberry (R. laciniatus) and Himalaya blackberry (R. discolor) are the most destructive. Many runners go back to the same big knoted root. Great job on covering this plant. Trailing blackberries, although similar in color and shape, are slightly smaller. It's easy to monitor frequently visited areas like gardens and landscaped areas to check for the first appearance of a blackberry plant. Müll.) points. It was found invading natural areas by the 1970s, and it is currently recorded in most states east of the Mississippi River and in Alabama (USDA PLANTS Database). Most blackberry vines you see almost everywhere are a variety called Himalaya blackberry, considered by local authorities to be an invasive species, as well as a threat to native plants and animals. The ripe blackberries are sweet, juicy, and delicious. Ethnobotany Himalayan blackberry is a bit of a misnomer because it isn’t even from the Himalayas. A strong lopper that can cut through thick stems is an essential tool. Some bigger ones Ive found dry a year later and actually used as sarter fuel for the fire. The native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) is low-growing and less robust than the two introduced species. Other people hate the aggressive growth of the plant and the fact that it interferes with native plants and animals. I hope your plant does better in the spring. While most blackberries have round stems, cutleaf and Himalayan blackberries have ridged stems with five angles. Native Species. Like other berries, they are rich in nutrients. The plant doesn't flower in winter. It's a lovely summer tradition! My husband is just waiting for our blackberries to get ripe. I'm growing some thornless blackberries and will actually get a good crop this year so will report on how I like them. We had a small excavator rip out about an acre of them. HBB was probably first introduced to North America in 1885 as a culti- vated crop. One organic method that works for me has been to clip all the vines I can get to, to about 7 inches from the ground. Then rake or pitchfork through the area, or weed whack it, or what ever you have to do to be able to see the ground. Some are very deeply notched, some are big and sort of a rounded tear drop shape. They are that effective that people actually keep herds and rent them. Linda Crampton is a writer and teacher with an honors degree in biology. Young plants grow over the dead canes, producing a tangled thicket than can be hard to remove. The native species is the same color on both sides of the leaves. By 1945 it had natural- ized along the West Coast. Sampling blackberries on a walk has to be done carefully to avoid prickles and thorns. Every year, I look forward to collecting the wild blackberries beside the trails near my home. Now it is just a great heap of brambles - I think there is even a car in there somewhere! Today it appears to be a plant that is a natural member of the community instead of an introduced one. A cane can grow as long as twelve meters (about thirty-nine feet). Himalayan and native also cross to produce Cascade berry. Martie Coetser from South Africa on July 23, 2012: Alicia, this is a very interesting and well-presented hub about the Himalayan Blackberry plants. Do a web search for "Rubus ursinus". Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on November 29, 2018: Hi. My personal favorite for berries is the evergreen blackberry. The Himalayan blackberry shrub (Rubus discolor), for example, is sturdy, sharp, and ubiquitous. It has better flavor than the Himalayan, is easier to control since the canes are not so long, and the native R. ursinus is not very productive, the berries are very small, and mold quickly. Answer: I collect Himalayan blackberry fruits to eat every year, but I’ve never considered eating any other part of the plant. Picking blackberries is a popular late summer and early fall activity here in southwestern British Columbia. Greensleeves Hubs from Essex, UK on October 29, 2012: Excellent hub AliciaC with very fine photos to illustrate the blackberry plants. Then dig the roots. Rubus ursinus is a North American species of blackberry or dewberry, known by the common names California blackberry, California dewberry, Douglas berry, Pacific blackberry, Pacific dewberry and trailing blackberry.. Rubus armeniacus, the Himalayan blackberry or Armenian blackberry, is a species of Rubus in the blackberry group Rubus subgenus Rubus series Discolores (P.J. You probably dont want to compost these unless you have lots of spare room, the leaves will drop off quickly, but the stalks can take a couple years to break down. A Himalayan blackberry leaf (the large leaf on the left with the five leaflets). Our entire backyard was covered with blackberries. drbj and sherry from south Florida on July 23, 2012: My grandmother used to bake delicious blackberry pies so you brought back lots of pleasant memories with this lovely looking hub, Alicia, and beautiful photos. With something like the blackberry it is difficult to separate the benefits of the fruit and the problems caused by their impact on native species. It's very nice to meet you! All blackberries with tall, self-supporting, thick and stiff canes are exotic weed species. It forms dense thickets that crowd out many native plants and prevent shade-intolerant plants from growing. I look for berries that are at the edge of an open section of a bush so that I can pick them without pain. Very difficult to get rid of. County documented: documented to exist in the county by evidence (herbarium specimen, photograph). Both its scientific name and origin have been the subject of much confusion, with much of the literature referring to it as either Rubus procerus or Rubus discolor, and often mistakenly citing its origin as western European. Voted up and pressing all buttons, except funny. An individual Himalayan blackberry plant lives for only two or three years. I'm looking forward to picking the berries soon, though! Control is recommended but not required because it is widespread in King County. This is often called “white felt.” This is similar to the appearance of the undersides of raspberry leaves. Just remember that goats will eat most everything they have access to, including native plants or ornamentals you may be trying to retain. A single fast-growing Himalayan blackberry shrub will first appear as an individual creasing in size to form an impenetrable thicket. Focke. Thousands of unwanted progeny later we call it Himalayan blackberry. The bushes may prevent plants with deep roots from growing in their normal habitat along riverbanks, resulting in erosion of the banks. Blackberries are so wonderful to eat and so good for us. In addition, they contain beta-carotene, which our bodies convert into vitamin A. Blackberries are rich in manganese and copper and provide a useful amount of magnesium, potassium, and other minerals. To do so, I need to include one photo to represent the hub , so I wonder if this is OK with you? She loves to study nature and write about living things. A few leaves become yellow, however, which means they are dead or dying. The Himalayan blackberry is considered to be native to Armenia and is sometimes called the Armenian blackberry. Thank you, Tom. Burning them only deals with what’s above ground; they’ll come back. I am from Bangladesh, here blackberries and blackberry plants are considered as something so special cuz these are not avilable here that much, After searching for few years i was able to find and buy a himalayan blackberry plant and i planted it in a huge pot and kept it in rooftop, it grew so large and vast by time. We have problems with wild raspberries getting into everything. Fortunately, these invasive blackberry plants are easy to distinguish from other blackberries. I loved reading about your habit of picking wild ones for harvest. Some of these plants are thornless and are less invasive than the Himalayan blackberry. These non-native shrubs pose threats to our oak savannahs, rocky balds and open Yes, it's very difficult to separate the benefits and the disadvantages of blackberries! It has become such a common part of the landscape that many people are unaware that it's an introduced plant. Blackberry plants are appreciated by animals as well as humans. On the other hand, some animals can travel through the thickets, including rats and feral domestic rabbits. I can look at all the little birds and critters guilt free, since I used no toxins in this process. Blackberries are worth picking. Evergreen blackberry leaves are deeply incised, jagged-toothed and green on both upper and lower leaf surfaces. The mature stems of the Himalayan blackberry plant are thick and ridged. Frequently mowing the above-ground parts of the plants to destroy their leaves may eventually starve them. Müll. It soon "escaped" into the wild via its seeds, which are eaten by birds and pass through their digestive systems unharmed. Where I live, the local authority posts a sign in advance of a plan to treat plants in a public area with a herbicide. The species is very invasive and often grows vigorously. If it dares to make an appearance in my garden, however, I remove it as soon as I see it. Wineberry creates spiny, inpenetrable thickets that reduce an area’s value for wildlife habitat and recreation. The native are quite different, ropey and creeping on the ground except where supported by a shrub, boulder or fence. This can be backbreaking work if it's done by hand and the roots are large. I'm picking blackberries every day right now where I live. (The plant can grow from a piece of root or stem.). I appreciate all your votes. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 24, 2012: Thank you for the comment and the interesting information, Beelady. It's an unwelcome visitor, despite its lovely fruit. Their berries are so nice, though! It was deliberately introduced to Europe in 1835 and to North America in 1885 for its fruit. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 28, 2012: I'm looking forward to picking ripe blackberries too, moonlake! The Himalayan blackberry is widespread in southwestern British Columbia. (Himalayan blackberry) is a common non-native invading riparian areas in California and the Pacific Northwest, originally spread from Eurasia to Australia, New Zealand and S. Africa. The native are quite different, ropey and creeping on the ground except where supported by a shrub, boulder or fence. Himalayan blackberry originates from the Armenia region, hence its scientific name, … every where a vine lops over ands touches the ground, it will try to plant a root. If the environment is suitable for the growth of the canes and if the plants aren't damaged by the activities of wildlife or other factors, they may become a problem. The natives are done flowering and are nearly ripe now; while the non-natives are blooming with a few green berries. At this time of year, it's an attractive plant with fresh green leaves and white to pink flowers. I have also heard that you want to let the vines dry out thoroughly before you put them in the compost, or any vine with any life left in it will re-sprout. Someone who wants to experience the nutritional and taste benefits of blackberries might want to investigate species and varieties bred for garden use. I had never heard about Himalayan Blackberry plants. Voted up. It's sad to see a wild area or a garden choked by brambles, but the fruit is delicious. They also contain an interesting array of phytochemicals, or phytonutrients. They act as browse-down mowers, and invasives often will resprout nicely after being eaten back, outcompeting slower growing desirable species. They are known as canes. pacific blackberry vs himalayan blackberry Dead blackberry leaves change the composition of the leaf litter. For more information on noxious weed regulations and definitions, see Noxious weed lists and laws.Although control of Himalayan blackberry is not required, it is recommended in protected wilderness areas and in natural lands that are being restore… The top leaflet is the biggest one. Answer: If you are referring to a wildlife or nature refuge, the answer is yes, the blackberry may spread through the area. The Himalayan blackberry (R. armeniacus) and evergreen blackberry (R. lacinatus) are the locally prevalent ones. Himalayan blackberry can be distinguished from other blackberries by the following: Undersides of the leaves on the invasive Himalayan blackberry are white-silver in color. We have a small paddock behind our house - not our land. Plants or parts of plants shouldn’t be eaten unless there is definite evidence that they are safe. Others are smaller. It was lots of work but well worth it to do the right thing. It's much easier to remove young plants than mature ones. Sonoma County horticulturalist Luther Burbank acquired the seeds in 1885 from a trader in India, and dubbed it the “Himalaya” blackberry, though it was actually native to Armenia and Northern Iran. Question: Are the Himalayan blackberry root tubers edible? Now they are about 98% under control. It is native to Armenia and Northern Iran, and widely naturalised elsewhere. Thanks for the comment and the vote. These non-native shrubs pose threats to our oak savannahs, rocky balds and open meadows by overtaking and replacing native shrubs, forbs and grasses. Thanks for share with us. If you decide to pick wild blackberries, it's important to collect them from plants that you know haven't been treated with a herbicide. "It can grow in dry soils, wet soils," Shaw says. These are green on the upper surface and grey-green on the undersurface. Native: indigenous. The fruits are delicious, but blackberry thickets are hard to penetrate, and they cover other plants. It loses its attractiveness as it grows and becomes a major nuisance. It was deliberately introduced to Europe in 1835 and to North America in 1885 for its fruit. The "berries" are black or dark purple. Thanks for a superbly informative hub. Yes, that's the problem with blackberry plants. In all my reading, I’ve never encountered any reference to someone eating the root (or the root tuber). A mature Himalayan blackberry cane and its impressive thorns. The Himalayan blackberry belongs to the rose family, or the Rosaceae. I know we want to remove any Himalayan blackberries, but we would keep at least some if they were native blackberries. All of the leaflets are attached to a common point, forming what is known as a palmate pattern. It is a perpetual battle, but we are getting philosophical about them and look at them as a free source of mulch after all the cutting, chipping, and digging tiny thorns out of my fingers. The stem of the young plant grows upwards at first, but it soon bends over in a graceful arch to reach the ground. I'm looking forward to making blackberry pies next month, and fruit crumbles sound like a very nice idea too! Evening the finer prickles on the plant are irritating. The blackberries that you’ve picked in the park, on the side of the road, or in an industrial lot are likely from a Himalayan blackberry thicket. All blackberries with tall, self-supporting, thick and stiff canes are exotic weed species. Non-native: introduced (intentionally or unintentionally); has become naturalized. Fifty years before the Himalayan blackberry touched American soil, the cutleaf evergreen blackberry, Rubus laciniatus, arrived from Europe. the point of triming them back first, is that if you didnt get them all dug now, you could do it in the fall, but you dont want them going to seed, or more likely tip rooting. Thank you very much for the lovely comment, Prasetio! But I believe you. A very good study of the Himalayan blackberry - its good points and its bad (and very sharp!) Yes, blackberry cobblers and pies are delicious! I can’t help admiring it, not only for its delicious and bountiful fruit but also for the beauty of its fresh leaves, flowers, and berries. Rubus laciniatus Willd. Used to pick a lot of blackberries and make blackberry jelly, blackberry and apple pie, and fruit crumbles. Caution : Himalayan Blackberry has become naturalized in the northeastern U.S., from Delaware to Virginia, but especially in the Pacific Northwest, from southern British Columbia eastward to Idaho and south to northern California. My garden was at one point almost taken over by these monsters. Acne. A landscape designer neighbor told me to fence the yard and get a couple of pigs to take care of the rerooting problem:) I am hesitant to use herbicides since we do host a lot of wildlife. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on July 23, 2012: Thank you very much for the comment, teaches. How do you tell what kind they are? Thank you so much for all the comments and for liking my Facebook page, Peg. Alun. This is not as daunting as it seems. Since the blackberry is common where I live and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future, I continue to photograph its spring and summer beauty and to pick its berries. Himalayan blackberry canes are, of course, covered in sharp thorns (the plant is in the rose family). The Himalayan blackberry (R. armeniacus) and evergreen blackberry (R. … I learn something new here. If the plant isn't a nuisance, leave some of the specimens untouched so that they can feed animals and/or reproduce. I don't know how you find these interesting topics but I am always fascinated by the details. The longer that Himalayan blackberry plants are left in an area, the harder they are to remove. The trailing blackberry is much smaller than the Himalayan blackberry, growing only 2 to 5 feet high, and usually have 3 leaflets. The quality of the pictures, too, is perfect. I enjoy photographing the blackberry in spring and early summer, though. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 27, 2012: Life Under Construction from Neverland on August 27, 2012: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 04, 2012: Hi, CMHypno. The canes are green or red and bear large thorns that have a red base and a sharp, light green point. Best wishes. All of the photos in this article were taken by me as I observed my local plants at various times in the year. The prickly thickets prevent some animals from inhabiting the area and block their path to important places, such as water sources. The five petals of the Himalayan blackberry are generally fuller and wider than the Pacific blackberry, and the thorns are more abundant on the non-native. A minor regrowth can be dealt with quickly. Many plants have one part that is edible and another part that is unsafe to eat. discolor Weihe & Nees; R. procerus P.J. Thanks for the comment. I assume that the person or people who did this were attracted by the tasty fruit and wanted to pick it on their property. Where I live, the leaves stay green in winter. The native thorns are hairy splintery things, whereas the non-natives have ones more like rose thorns. Impacts. They could be bought in stores, but wild blackberries can be picked for free. Control is recommended but not required because it is widespread in King County. The hub will probably be published in about one week or so. It is a Class C noxious weed that is not selected for required control in King County. Funny though.. It’s blackberry season in the Pacific Northwest. It would be sad to let a plant gain the upper hand again after all the hard work done to remove it. It then grows along the ground and may send roots into the soil. The flowers have five white or pale pink petals and have both male and female reproductive structures. Have a great weekend! Identification: Himalayan blackberry is a mostly evergreen perennial with nearly erect stems that clamber and sprawl when they grow long; they can reach up to 35 feet in length. Himalayan blackberry spreads over other plants or buildings and can form dense, thorny thickets. Digging out the roots is good if you can get them all. A cobbler is a baked dish containing fruit topped with biscuit or pie dough or cake batter. Joyce Haragsim from Southern Nevada on July 23, 2012: I grew up with wild blackberries in England. I have been going out every few days to dig where they have sprouted up again. Flora of North America, published in 2014, co… It was introduced to North America in the 1890s as breeding stock for raspberries. It soon "escaped" into the wild via its seeds, which are eaten by birds and pass through their digestive systems unharmed. Himalayan actually European in origin, L. Burbank got seeds from cultivated(?) I've picked wild blackberries since childhood. The edibility and deliciousness of Himalayan blackberry fruits doesn’t mean that the roots are safe. Digging deeply to remove all of the root can eliminate a blackberry bush. The native blackberries have thin floppy stems, about a quarter inch in diameter; the non-natives have very thick strong stems, easily at least half an inch in diameter. When we moved in 10 years ago it was mostly grass. Birds, bears, coyotes, foxes, and squirrels feed on the berries. Mowing seems to be the easiest control for us, but they pop up in our borders and woods. The stems are thinner and the leaves are composed of three leaflets. Native relatives include the trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) and salmonberry (R. spectabilis). The prickles on the petiole continue along the underside of the midrib of each leaflet. They are pretty tenacious beasts. It's considered to be a noxious weed because it harms the environment. This species spreads aggressively and has severe negative impacts to native plants, wildlife and livestock. Pacific Blackberry is a species in the Rosaceae (Rose) family that is native to a large part of western North America from Baja to Canada and from the coast to the Rocky Mountains. HINT: it takes a little longer, but if you stack the limb/vines as you go in a bundle going the same direction as best you can combining the small piles into big ones, there is very little clean up and they fit into the yard debree/utility trailor better. Therefore I have to say no, the roots aren’t edible, simply because I don’t whether they are safe or dangerous. Great hub and tons of interesting information . These are chemicals that aren't essential for keeping us alive but are thought to help prevent disease. Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius)is an invasive shrub in the same genus as raspberries and blackberries. Bees use the nectar in the flowers to make a honey that is sold commercially. Thanks, Joyce. Do not root around and muddy the soil, either, nor do they emit pig manure with its distinctive bouquet. I had no idea they were an invasive species. In my experience, gardening gloves from supermarkets may not prevent jabs. Another problem is that herbicides may be harmful for the environment. • Native to western Europe, probably introduced as a cultivated variety • Forms distinctly angled canes that may reach as much as 10 ft in height • Leaves usually 5-foliate and without hairs • White flowers, usually blooming a bit later than native blackberries Himalaya Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus Focke) I love to observe nature and learn more about it. Some herbicides can help to destroy the plants, but these mustn't be used in areas where people collect blackberries. When the land is cleared, it's important to watch for a resurgence from seeds or bits of roots and stems. Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Shaw says the Himalayan blackberry erodes soil and crowds out native plants and animals. I've recently moved to NW Washington. People are not so happy when the blackberry plant invades their gardens or covers other plants, which it will do if it gets the chance. This is a wide, spreading shrub or vine-bearing bush with prickly branches, white flowers and edible fruits. It isn’t native to British Columbia and is very invasive. We have a problem with wild blackberries trying to invade our garden, but not with wild raspberries. When you do decide to start getting rid of the ones you dont want, folks will sugjest all sorts of methods. Origin and Habitat Contrary to its common name, Himalayan blackberry (HBB) is a native of Western Europe. Removing the plants is painful without the aid of highly protective gloves. I drape the vines over my woodpile so no part touches the ground, and let them dry out for several months before they go through the chipper-shredder and into the compost heap. This thread is so timely for me since we too just moved to the area. I consider blackberries a delicacy, too! Mehr erfahren. Blackberry leaves are typically comprised of 5 leaflets and sometimes 3 leaflets. Animals may be trapped or injured by large thorns on the canes. Their stems have prickles. Physical or mechanical methods can remove Himalayan blackberries, but hard manual work or machinery may be required. Some people, like me, appreciate both sides of the debate. ologsinquito from USA on August 13, 2014: It is very difficult for those of us living in other parts of the country, who consider blackberries a delicacy, to even imagine these plants could ever be considered a nuisance. non P.J. The covering may be added in dollops instead of a continuous layer. The prickly and sprawling blackberry bush is sometimes known as a bramble. I have to admit that the dull green leaves of winter and the old, exposed canes are unattractive, however. Rubus armeniacus Focke (=R. if you are facing a huge thicket, just start at the edge, and cut back vines 4 feet or so at a time. In addition, avoid collecting it from a polluted area or from one treated by pesticides. 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