How Do You Identify A Black Berry Tree?
Blackberry plants come in three different types: erect, semi-erect and trailing. Blackberry trees are actually tall shrubs. Gardeners generally have problems distinguishing blackberries from mulberries. Because both plants have similar features but different growing requirements, it is important to find out what is growing in your yard. Gardeners used to be able tell the difference between mulberry and blackberry plants by seeing if the plant had thorns. However, recent cultivating practices have made thornless blackberry cultivars available on the market. Check the plant in the winter. Mulberry plants are deciduous trees that shed their leaves in the late fall. Blackberry plants are perennial plants that die back in the winter and come back to life in the early spring. The mulberry will have few leaves, while the blackberry will have lost only some of its leaves during dormancy. Inspect the fruit. Mulberries are large, oval in shape and turn red or purple. Blackberries are slightly sm
