What is a blackberry?
Q: What is a blackberry?
A: A blackberry is a fruit made by various species of the Rubus genus of the Rosaceae family.
Q: What is a blackberry shrub called in Britain?
A: In Britain, a blackberry shrub is called "bramble".
Q: What is the term used for blackberries and raspberries in the western U.S.?
A: In the western U.S., the term "caneberry" is used for both blackberries and raspberries.
Q: Where are blackberries native to?
A: Blackberries are native all over the temperate Northern hemisphere and South America.
Q: How tall does a blackberry plant grow?
A: A blackberry plant grows to about 3 m in height.
Q: Does a blackberry plant tolerate poor soil well?
A: Yes, a blackberry plant tolerates poor soil very well.
Q: In some parts of the world, are blackberry species regarded as weeds?
A: Yes, in some parts of the world, such as Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and the Pacific Northwest of North America, some blackberry species are regarded as weeds.
