Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant' (Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant')

Cultivation

Will grow in most soil conditions in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Self-fertile. A vigorous plant suitable for large gardens or as a fruiting windbreak or barrier. Canes are biennial which means fruit is borne on second year canes. Stems will root where they touch the ground. Considered highly invasive in most introduced areas, including the Great Britain and the US.

Suggested uses

Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Wind-breaker, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic