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Ithaca blackberry

Rubus ithacanus

Ithaca blackberry (Rubus ithacanus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–7b. Mature size 6"–1'. Blooms Mar–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 9 U.S. states, including IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–7b
Mature size: 6"–1'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Mar–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Ithaca blackberry (Rubus ithacanus) — *Rubus ithacanus* — Ithaca blackberry. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Ryan Sorrells, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, ithaca blackberry pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).