Himalayan Blackberry Armenian Blackberry

Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), also called Armenian blackberry, is a broadleaf shrub in the Rosaceae family originating from western Europe (not the Himalayan region despite its common name). It reaches 10 ft tall and produces white to reddish flowers approximately 2 inches across. It thrives in mixed and deciduous forests and disturbed areas.

Himalayan blackberry is hardy in zones 6a-8b. Thirty-two diseases and 4 pests are documented. It is classified as a Washington State Class C Noxious Weed due to its aggressive colonization of disturbed sites, roadsides, and forest edges.