Land Plants - invasive

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons) on Jun 20, 2020

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Description of specimen

Giant blackberry bramble growing unmanaged in at a seemingly abandoned house.

Commentary

None

Remedy

Himalayan blackberry has gone by many names in the Pacific Northwest, and there is yet a common consensus on which species are here and what to call the most dominant species. However, control options are similar.

* Himalayan and Evergreen Blackberries info from King County, WA

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

The backyard and sideyards of this residential home is an entirely unmanaged blackberry bramble. 6 feet tall from fence to fence.

Expert Reviewer

Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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