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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: Regarding the blackberry in concord,here's a picture of the spent fruit. If this doesn't work, I will try again in …

  • Question

    Regarding the blackberry in concord,here's a picture of the spent fruit. If this doesn't work, I will try again in the spring. Thanks.

    Answer

    Dear llsrvd, thank you for the additional image. It does not look like any of the blackberries that belong to the complex of species that includes the Himalayan blackberry. The image you supplied is a raceme (a central axis from which flower stalks arise), while those species have a panicle (an array of flowers/fruits with branching). While I can't tell you the species without examining the plant, it does appear to be a native species. Best wishes.