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Rubus amabilis

Also Known As

  • Bramble

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-7'
  • W: 5'-7'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Rubus amabilis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus amabilis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus amabilis

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome in its ferny leaves (6-8" compound leaves with 7-11 leaflets each), its 2" white flowers, and in its small but edible conical red fruits, this 4-6' upright prickly shrub is delicate in texture. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Rubus amabilis plant

How to Grow Rubus amabilis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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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

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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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