Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus
Also known as:
Creeping Bramble, Chinese Bramble, Groundcover raspberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Ground cover
Dye, Ground cover
Description
Fruits can be eaten raw, but also cooked. The best specimens have a nice shape, are of good quality, and have a delicious taste. However, some reports claim that they can be somewhat bland. The fruits are bright red in color and can reach a diameter of up to 17mm.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Provides shade and nutrients to the Rubus, enhancing growth. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Helps in attracting beneficial insects which can control pests. |
|
Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose |
Improves soil structure and provides habitat for wildlife. |
|
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash |
Repels certain pests and improves soil health through nitrogen fixation. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Serves as a support structure for Rubus tricolor and shares similar growth preferences. |