Surprise, Blackberries!
Q: I have lived at my current residence for over 50 years and have never planted blackberries. None of my neighbors have planted them either. Now, I have blackberry vines in my backyard. Where did they come from?
A: Most likely the blackberries came from seeds deposited in the droppings of birds. Several bird species enjoy a ripe blackberry, which contains viable seeds.
In my experience, blackberries spring up unexpectedly within five years on land that’s not maintained. Birds join many small animals that eat blackberries and deposit the seeds randomly.
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