Rubus pubescens
Also Known As
- Rubus chloocladus
- Dewberry
- Dwarf Raspberry
- Dwarf Red Blackberry
Plant type
shrub, groundcover, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Rubus pubescens plant details
Rubus pubescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus pubescens
- Plant type: groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: dwarf
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus pubescens
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Rubus pubescens plant
How to Grow Rubus pubescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Vine, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Rubus 'Prelude'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Rubus 'Marion'
aka Marion Blackberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Rubus 'Amity'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Rubus parviflorus [double]
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-10'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - occasional
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