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Blackberry swallowing tree

17 years ago

This turned out to be a pretty picture until you realize that's Himalayan Blackberries growing up in Chinese Dogwood aka Cornus kousa, 'Sinensis'.

I have 10 acres and some parts get neglected for awhile, but sooner or later I get to it. This will be a project for me as soon as the current snow melts.

Blue China Fir on the right. Larch and Dawn Redwood on the left.

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pineresin
17 years ago
Doesn't surprise me, I've seen similar over here.

BTW, that species of blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) is actually from the Caucasus, not the Himalaya; "Himalayan Blackberry" is a misnomer.

Resin
botann
Original Author
17 years ago
I know the proper name, but am guilty of using the common name used in our area. I should know better on these Forums. ;-) Thank you.
Sorry to hear you have the same problem where you live.
Mike (also)
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Embothrium
17 years ago
While we're talking names it's Cornus kousa chinensis.

Although it's not native there Burbank got the blackberry seeds from the Himalayan region; 'Himalayan Giant' is still cultivated in UK.

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