Abraham's Bush, Holy Bramble, Elmleaf Blackberry 'Sanctus'

Rubusulmifolius

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Species
ulmifolius (ul-mif-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Rubus abruptus
Rubus aetneus
Rubus albescens
Rubus appenninus
Rubus bellidiflorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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