The blackberry jam fruit is native to Columbia. The fruit has a hard shell with a sweet black pulp inside. It is not however related to the blackberry, which is a different fruit.
- Origin: Central America
- Common names: Blackberry Jam, Gardenia, Randia
- Scientific name: Randia formosa
- Botanical family: Rubiaceae
- Edibility rating: 6/10
- Health Benefits: 4/10
Growing Blackberry Jam Plant
It is a small shrub that does not grow taller than 6 feet. It is ideal to grow in a container. A 10 to 20 liter pot would be sufficient.
Blackberry plant is drought-tolerant and it can also survive cold winters. It prefers a slightly acidic, but well drained soil. Though the plant doesn't grow very tall, it develops a dense foliage. It can grow in either full sun or partial shade.
Blackberry Jam Plant can be easily maintained on a terrace or in a home garden.
Fruit Description And Taste
The plant usually begins to bear fruit after two years.
The round fruit is just about an inch in diameter. It has a sweet, black-colored pulp inside. The fruit does not fall off after ripening. If it is not picked, it dries out on the plant.