Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Apache'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Blackberry
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
ब्लैकबेरी
Boston Ivy
In German
Brombeere
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
la mûre
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Mora
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Amora preta
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Jeżyna
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Etiam
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Rubus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rubeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackberry and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Blackberry and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackberry and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Blackberry and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Blackberry and Boston Ivy
Care of Blackberry and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.