Yes, they do.

The same as any other woody plant material.

Bacteria are amazing critters that can metabolize any organic material,
including crude oil and plastics. Cellulose is not a problem for them.


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
My daughter (age 6) asked that as we trimmed the wild raspberries back
(yet
again).

I find sources on line that say no or poorly. I'd try the experiment with
her, but she's a little young for a multiple year experiment. And previous
trimmings are not easily accessible - I've been taking them to the dump to
keep them out of my compost piles.

Cheryl