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Rubus swinhoei

Also Known As

  • Raspberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Rubus swinhoei plant details

Rubus swinhoei is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus swinhoei

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus swinhoei

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Found mingled with Schisandra henryi and Trachelospermum in ravines of SW China, this rambler was "thickly hung with black fruit each backed by a purple calyx" (H. Handel-Mazzetti)... pretty but tart. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Rubus swinhoei plant

How to Grow Rubus swinhoei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Size

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