Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
There are a number of herbicide treatment options for Himalayan blackberry. Please refer to the PNW Weed Management Handbook, or contact your county noxious weed coordinator. See our Written Findings for more information about Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus).
Invasive blackberry species conquered the Northwest a century …
2019年7月31日 · Most of those vines you see almost everywhere around here are a variety called Himalaya (or sometimes “Himalayan”) blackberry, and they are considered by local authorities to be an invasive...
2004年3月30日 · Himalayan blackberry (generally known scientifically as Rubus discolor, R. procerus or R. fruticosa, but technically R. armeniacus) is a robust, perennial, sprawling, more or less evergreen, shrub of the Rose family (Rosaceae).
Himalayan Blackberry - WISC - Washington Invasive Species Council
Himalayan blackberry shades out smaller, native species, reducing native plant and wildlife diversity. Its extensive stands can decrease usable pasture, limit animals’ access to water, and trap young livestock. Blackberry fruit can be a food source to invasive birds and mammals such as European starlings and rats. Is It Here Yet?
Himalayan Blackberry | Northwest Invasive Plant Council | NWIPC
2024年6月5日 · Himalayan blackberry survives in a wide range of habitats: well drained rich soils, many different soil textures and pHs, barren ground and even areas with periodic freshwater or brackish flooding. It can be found along ditches, disturbed sites, roadways and riparian zones.
Himalayan Blackberry - U.S. National Park Service
Himalayan blackberry is an aggressive invasive species. Once established, it can spread rapidly into undisturbed sunny areas, displacing native herbaceous plants and shrubs. Plants spread by seed or by older canes arching over to root several feet from the original plant.
Himalayan blackberry - Invasive Species Council of British …
Himalayan blackberry (Armenian blackberry) is valued by humans for its delicious berries and was introduced from its native range of Armenia and Northern Iran. However, it easily invades disturbed sites, pastures, roadsides, streambanks, and forest edges.
PNW Wild Blackberries vs Invasives: Visual Identification Guide
While the three species commonly referred to as "Himalayan" blackberry (Rubus praecox, Rubus bifrons, and Rubus armeniacus) share many similarities, there are some key differences in their appearance and growth characteristics:
Himalayan blackberry shades out smaller, native species, reducing native plant and wildlife diversity. Its extensive stands can decrease usable pasture, limit animals’ access to water, and trap young livestock. Blackberry fruit can be a food source to invasive birds and mammals such as European starlings and rats. What should I do if I find one?
BMP: HIMALAYAN BLACKBERRY (Rubus armeniacus)
Himalayan blackberry is a highly invasive plant that replaces native vegetation. The canes of blackberry can build up substantial litter layer which may serve as fuels for wildfire. The thorns of the blackberry plants can limit the access to a site by both animals and people.