Plant Details

Rubus parvifolius

Japanese Raspberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus parvifolius
Also known as: Japanese Raspberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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