Rubus spectabilis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rubus spectabilis
Also known as:
Salmonberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.80 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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, Flowers
Fruit, Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried. The flesh is juicy and has an excellent taste, ideal for making jam and jelly. The color of the fruit ranges from yellow to red and is about the size of a raspberry. The taste can be somewhat less intense and sometimes slightly bitter, especially in cooler summers. The young shoots of the plant can be peeled and eaten raw or cooked, similar to asparagus. They are harvested in the spring when they are still tender and grow above the ground. The flowers of the plant can be eaten raw, and the leaves are used as a tea substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive |
Provides nitrogen fixation to enrich the soil. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, enhancing fruit set. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Competes with weeds, reducing their ability to establish. |
|
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia crepeer |
Repels pests such as aphids while providing ground cover. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Provides shade and moisture retention, benefiting Rubus spectabilis. |