Flowering Blackberry Bonsai
(Rubus Fruitcosus)

The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by the species Rubus. What distinguishes the blackberry from its raspberry relatives is whether or not the torus (stem)is picked with the fruit. When picking a blackberry fruit, the torus (stem) stays with the fruit. The usually black fruit is not a berry in the botanical sense but is an aggregate fruit, composed of small drupelets.The fruit is developed by honeybees and other pollinators. Blackberries are perennial plants which bear arching & vigorous growing canes. The flowers are produced in late spring & early summer. Each flower is about 2-3 cm in diameter with five (5) white or pale pink petals. Keep outdoors as a winter chill is required to stimulate flower bud development.