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Rubus ikenoensis

Also Known As

  • Rubus japonicus
  • Japanese Bramble

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 5"-10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Rubus ikenoensis plant details

Rubus ikenoensis is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus ikenoensis

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus ikenoensis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little-known (from Japan?s mountains) and unusual for a ?bramble?, this plant is a perennial whose arching, lightly-prickled stems produce leaves more strawberry-like than bramble, and white flowers followed by red fruit (as yet untasted?!) S/M

Gardening facts about Rubus ikenoensis plant

How to Grow Rubus ikenoensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-6'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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