Land Plants - invasive

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons [R. aremeniacus, R. discolor, R. procerus]) on Jun 22, 2010

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

This area is also over grown with blackberries and laurels

Commentary

Hi Angela, Himalayan blackberries are a very common established invasive species in your area. I have included a reference that describes how to manage this species. Thank you for your report!

Lisa DeBruyckere
July 12, 2010, 7:53 a.m.

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

In the alleyway between NE 25th & 26th and NE Killingsworth and Emerson Streets.

Expert Reviewer

Ms. Lisa DeBruyckere
Oregon Invasive Species Council Coordinator

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