Plant Details

Rubus arcticus

Arctic Bramble, Arctic raspberry, Dwarf raspberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus arcticus
Also known as: Arctic Bramble, Arctic raspberry, Dwarf raspberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Dye

Description

The fruit of the Arctic bramble can be eaten both raw and cooked and is very sweet and juicy, with a taste reminiscent of pineapple. It is delightful to eat the fruit just as it is or to incorporate it into cakes, jams, and other dishes. Unfortunately, Arctic brambles are not abundantly produced in countries with mild winters, as they actually prefer cold winters. The flowers of the Arctic bramble can be eaten raw and have a sweet and delightful flavor. The fresh or dried leaves of this plant are often used as a substitute for coffee.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/08