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Rubus biflorus

Also Known As

  • Rubus biflorus var. biflorus
  • Rubus biflorus var. quinqueflorus
  • Silver-stemmed Bramble

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Rubus biflorus plant details

Rubus biflorus is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus biflorus

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus biflorus

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This bramble from the snow-capped Himalayas offers something for each season: a ghostly-white tracery of stems in winter, white saucer-like flowers in spring, yellow edible fruits summer into fall. Sun-PSh/Med/can spread

Gardening facts about Rubus biflorus plant

How to Grow Rubus biflorus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

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Plant Type

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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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Plant Type

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Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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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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