blue bramble
Also known as: dewberry; European dewberry; theve thorn
A deciduous woody plant, similar to a bramble, that will trail as groundcover or grow upwards if given support. White flowers are followed by bluish-black fruits that are smaller than blackberries. Stems will flower and bear fruit in their second year, then die back
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue bramble (Rubus caesius)
- Genus
- Rubus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Climber Wall Shrub · Fruit Edible
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing · Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue bramble
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue bramble
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blue bramble care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune out old fruited stems
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by tip layering, which it does naturally
Growing
GrowingGrows well in sun or partial shade in free-draining soil. Can be kept under control with annual pruning and removal of newly rooted sections of stem
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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