Plant Details

Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus

Creeping Bramble, Chinese Bramble, Groundcover raspberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus
Also known as: Creeping Bramble, Chinese Bramble, Groundcover raspberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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