Scientific Name |
Rubus species |
Bramble
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Common Name |
Bramble. Other: Blackberry, Brier, Cock bramble, Hawksbill, He-Brimmel, Thief, Blackkites, Blaggs, Brummel Kites, Garten Berries, Mushes. | |
Type |
Semi-decidious perennial shrub | |
Description |
A primary coloniser of derelict land. a rambling woody shrub, Leaves compound 3-5 leaflets. Thick prickly stems lOft long. Many white, pink flowers June-July. Profuse black fruits in Autumn. | |
Habitat |
Everywhere | |
Folklore |
Used to ward off evil spirits. | |
Soil Type |
Chalky, heavy clay |
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Soil Fertility |
Poor |
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Soil Moisture |
All |
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Soil pH |
Prefers alkaline |
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Sunlight |
Prefers Full sun |
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Success |
Pollination is by insects and wasps. It has spreading rooting stems. Its fruits are attractive to birds, and mammals which help to disperse the plant. For this reason it is a primary colonise of derelict land. Grows everywhere. Trailing stems root in soil. | |
Importance |
If established a difficult weed to suppress in waste ground. |
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Cultural Control |
(1 .5) every month (1.6) |
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Chemical Control |
(3.3.2) or (3.2.3) |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.