Weed library - Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus L. agg)


Blackberry is a perennial, semi-deciduous, scrambling shrub with prickly stems and canes. 

It is recognized as a Weed of National Significance in Australia due to its invasive nature, aggressively spreading through the landscape causing significant environmental and economic impacts.



Herbicide Control Options

Step 1. Select your situation

Control Tips

Gusto Woody and Noxious Weed Herbicide is registered to control Blackberry

When using Gusto in a Hand Gun Application:




  • Spray actively growing plants which are in the flowering to fruiting phase (generally between December and March)
  • When controlling regrowth, allow 1 meter plus of growth to ensure there is adequate leaf area to absorb the herbicide, before spraying
  • Spray to thoroughly wet the crown, canes and leaves of the plant but not to cause run off
  • DO NOT spray if the leaves are dropping
  • DO NOT spray when the plant is stressed (i.e. Drought, physical damage, insect damage, frost, previous herbicide application)

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