Allegheny Blackberry is one of the most important fruit-bearing shrubs in eastern North America, with thorny arching canes producing large, sweet blackberries in July. It colonizes forest gaps, clearcuts, and disturbed areas, providing both food and cover for wildlife. Over 60 species of birds and mammals consume the berries, and the dense canes shelter many ground-nesting birds.
Habitat
Forest edges, clearcuts, roadsides, and disturbed areas in eastern North America
Diet
Berries eaten by over 60 species including bears, foxes, and many songbirds
How common
Common
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