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Rubus nepalensis

Also Known As

  • Rubus himalayensis
  • Himalayan Creeping Bramble

Plant type

groundcover, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Rubus nepalensis plant details

Rubus nepalensis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus nepalensis

Plant type: groundcover fruit / vegetable
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus nepalensis

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: erosion
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We haven?t managed to find this uncommon carpeter mentioned anywhere, but we couldn?t resist trying it, shiny bright-green strawberry-like leaves on thornless strawberryish runners make a fine, vigorous groundcover. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Rubus nepalensis plant

How to Grow Rubus nepalensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • 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
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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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aka Raspberry

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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aka Ogon Japanese Raspberry

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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