Sawtooth Blackberry
Rubus argutus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–96" H × 36"–120" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 22 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sawtooth blackberry is a native vine that produces thorny canes and edible black berries. It spreads vigorously through underground runners and can form dense thickets if not regularly managed.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sawtooth Blackberry takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Thorny canes create safety concerns
- Aggressive spreading habit
- Can appear wild and unkempt
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and beetles for pollination. Birds and small mammals feed on the berries, while the dense growth provides nesting habitat.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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