Sawtooth blackberry

Sawtooth blackberry (Rubus argutus) is a small shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in spring. Black fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from two or more stems to a height of about 8.2 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a rapid rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-7, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Rubus argutus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Rubus Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs