Land Plants - invasive

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons [R. aremeniacus, R. discolor, R. procerus]) on Dec 28, 2023

Submitter has sample
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Plants are growing over our fence and propagating into my front, side and back yard

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

There is Blackberry and Ivy growing on my neighbors property which has now infringed into mine costing me hundreds of dollars to mitigate. The blackberries and Ivy are on the west side fence of 4840 SE Ina Ave, Milwaukie, Oregon 97267

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area

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