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Rubus tricolor

Also Known As

  • Creeping Bramble

Plant type

shrub, groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Rubus tricolor plant details

Rubus tricolor is a broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus tricolor

Plant type: groundcover fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible, spiky, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus tricolor

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?An excellent groundcover in shady places, forming extensive carpets? (Hillier) of dark glossy green leaves on bristly red stems; 1" white flowers are sometimes followed by large, bright-red, edible fruits. PSh/M

Gardening facts about Rubus tricolor plant

How to Grow Rubus tricolor

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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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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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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