Blackberry. Rubus fruticosus
Native to Europe
Blackberry may be confused with native species which are distinguished by lighter green leaves and finer thorns. Blackberry is a problem along the entire coast but is more common on the south and central coast where it invades coastal forest and dunes.
Form: Scrambling shrub up to 3m high.
Flower: White or pink. Summer to autumn.
Fruit/Seed: Segmented berry ripening to black.
Control: Hand removing the crown and rhizomes can be difficult and is generally not effective. Numerous chemical controls are available. Spraying with glyphosate is effective on some species.