species 39,606 observations

Allegheny Blackberry

Rubus allegheniensis

Field notes

Supports All

433 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Isabella Tiger Moth, American Copper Underwing, Wavy-lined Emerald, Horned Spanworm Moth 134
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Blackberry Gall Midge, Acmaeodera tubulus, Agromyza vockerothi, Red-necked Cane Borer 8
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Scarlet Tanager, American Robin, White-tailed Deer, Coyote 79
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Hobomok Skipper 212

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Habit: Arching Erect Spreading
Plant type: Shrub Edible

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.