Land Plants - invasive

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons [R. aremeniacus, R. discolor, R. procerus]) on Oct 29, 2019

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Out of control Blackberry bushes that are trying to invade 5 other homes.

Commentary

None

Remedy

Resources

Want to join forces with your community to fight invasives? There are lots of people involved in this effort already! The links below can connect you with opportunities:

* Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Directory
* SOLV
* The Nature Conservancy in Oregon

Location

I believe this home is a rental and the renter has allowed the blackberries to cover almost the entire backyard. All of the neighbors are fighting to get rid of the branches that grow into our yards.

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area
Pacific Northwest Invasive Plants Council

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