Rubus parvifolius
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rubus parvifolius
Also known as:
Japanese Raspberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Tea
Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Fruit that is eaten both raw and cooked and is used in pies, jam, and other dishes. It is juicy and has a good taste. The fruit is small, but the individual droplets are relatively large. The young plant is sometimes used as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier provides support for rubus by attracting pollinators and providing shade, which can help in fruit ripening. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnut trees like Corylus avellana can provide nitrogen to the soil, benefiting Rubus parvifolius, while their structure offers shelter. |
|
Salix fragilis Crack Willow |
Willow trees can help improve soil structure and moisture retention, which aids the growth of Rubus parvifolius. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Red currants can thrive in similar conditions as Rubus parvifolius, making them good companions for maximizing space and resources. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos provides ground cover, reducing weed competition and helping retain soil moisture for Rubus parvifolius. |