Photo of Rubus phoenicolasius fruit by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Rubus phoenicolasius

Also Known As

  • Wine Raspberry
  • Wineberry

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Rubus phoenicolasius plant details

Rubus phoenicolasius is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus phoenicolasius

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable, shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: culinary, edible, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus phoenicolasius

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Sweet and edible? (Hillier) orange-red berries follow clusters of small white flowers; large trifoliate leaves, felted beneath, and showy red stems. S/M
Grows like a rasberry, but with wonderful red stems. Lots of tiny thorns, but overlook those to get the sticky sweet berries in summer.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Rubus phoenicolasius plant

How to Grow Rubus phoenicolasius

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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