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    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

    A dwarf, non-thorny, native trailing plant (herbaceous to semi-woody) which produces small but very edible "red-raspberries". S-PSh/M-Damp

    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

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    aka Bramble, Silky-leaved Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Rubus lineatus foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Rubus 'Benenden'

    aka Rubus tridel 'Benenden', Flowering Bramble

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Golden Raspberry

    Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Aureus'

    aka Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Golden Raspberry foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Rubus parvifolius 'Ogon'

    aka Ogon Japanese Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rubus parvifolius 'Ogon' by plant lust
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    Rubus rolfei 'Sonya's Parasol'

    aka Rubus pentalobus 'Sonya's Parasol', Sonya's Parasol Variegated Creeping Raspberry

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Rubus rolfei 'Sonya's Parasol' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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