Bramble grows almost anywhere in the UK. It is common in woodland, hedges and scrub, and thrives in acidic soils. Flowers bloom in June to July and the fruit is ripe in July.

Where can brambles be found?

Brambles occur naturally throughout the world, especially in temperate areas, and a number are invasive species outside their native range. Many are widely cultivated for their fruits, including raspberries, blackberries, and hybrids such as loganberries and boysenberries.

What's the difference between brambles and blackberries?

The fruit of the bramble is the blackberry, but in a strict botanical sense,the blackberry is not a berry. Each tiny juicy ‘blob’ on the blackberry represents a tiny fruit or drupelet, and there are many of them so it is an aggregate fruit . … Brambles and dandelions both make use of this method.