Plant Details

Rubus rolfei, syn. Rubus calycinoides, Rubus pentalobus

Emerald Carpet' raspberry, Creeping Bramble

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General Information

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

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full 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