Allegheny Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis), proposed by Akene
🌿 A rustic and delicious wild mulberry tree 🌿
Allegheny Blackberry is a native perennial plant , valued for its hardiness, drought resistance and ease of care . It produces delicious, sweet and slightly spicy black berries , ideal for eating fresh or made into jams, pies and syrups.
💡 A must-have for naturalist gardens , this bramble thrives in full sun, in well-drained soil . Its dense bushy shape makes it a protective plant for wildlife, while bringing a rustic and gourmet touch to the garden.
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : May to July
📏 Height : 150 cm
🌱 Spacing : 60 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Loamy to clayey, well drained
💧 Soil moisture content : Dry to medium
🦌 Deer Resistance : Low
📦 Seeds per packet : 75
Sowing and cultivation
🌱 Scarification required : Soak the seeds in hot water (80°C) for 24 hours to soften the shell.
❄️ Cold stratification : Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (vermiculite, sand or perlite), then place them in the refrigerator for 60 days .
📏 Sowing : Sow seeds 5mm deep in well-drained substrate after stratification.
⏳ Germination : 10 to 20 days after removal from the cold.
Medicinal and culinary uses
🍵 A medicinal plant with many virtues : The leaves and roots are used in infusion to relieve sore throats, digestive ailments and inflammations .
🍇 A tasty and nutritious fruit : Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, berries can be eaten fresh, in juice, syrup or jam .
Ecological roles and utilities
🐦 A food source for wildlife : Its berries feed birds and small mammals , thus promoting biodiversity.
🌿 A natural habitat : Its branches form protective hedges , perfect for insects and animals in the garden.
🌞 A robust and resilient bramble : Undemanding, it adapts to poor soils and difficult climates , while offering a generous harvest.
Why grow Allegheny Blackberry ?
🍇 A harvest of delicious and nutritious wild berries
🌿 A native shrub that promotes biodiversity
☀️ Hardy, drought tolerant and easy to maintain
🦋 A refuge for wildlife and pollinators
Add this delicious and ecological bramble to your garden and enjoy its wild berries every summer!