Accepted Symbol
RUAR2
Symbol
RUAR2
Scientific Name
Rubus Argutus
Common Name
Sawtooth Blackberry
Category
Dicot
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
Family Symbol
ROSACE
Family Common Name
Rose Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring
Bloat
None
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
White
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Multiple Stem
Growth Rate
Rapid
Height At Base Age
8
Maximum Feet
8.2
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
120
Hedge Tolerance
Low
Moisture Use
Medium
Ph Minimum
4.5
Ph Maximum
7.0
Planting Density Per Acre
1746
Maximum
3450
Precipitation Minimum
40
Precipitation Maximum
50
Root Depth
12
Minimum Inches
None
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
-13
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Spring
Commercial Availability
No Known Source
Fruit Seed Abundance
High
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
Yes
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seed Spread Rate
Rapid
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Moderate
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
Yes
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Medium
Palatable Graze Animal
Medium
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
