Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus
Also known as: Emerald Carpet' raspberry, Creeping Bramble
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil
Format: Smal
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: -
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Dye, Ground cover

Description

Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit is yellow to orange-red in color and has a diameter of up to 14 mm.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Sambucus canadensis
American Elder 		Sambucus can improve pollination and attract beneficial insects to help with pest management.
Thymus vulgaris
Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme 		Thymus can repel some pests and improve the flavor of Rubus fruits.
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides
Mentha bowles’s mint 		Mentha can enhance the flavor profile of the fruits while repelling pests.
Coriandrum sativum
Koriander 		Coriandrum can attract beneficial insects that may help with pest management.