Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus
Creeping Bramble, Chinese Bramble, Groundcover raspberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus tricolor, Rubus irenaeus.
Common names
6 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Chinese Bramble
- Creeping Bramble
- Groundcover raspberry
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Braambes
- Chinese braambes
- French
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- Ronce rampante
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
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
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.