Rubus phoenicolasius (Wine Raspberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRubus
Speciesphoenicolasius
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginJapan, China and Korea.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Edible berries.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4b - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Spread1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionConsidered an invasive species.
ShapeArching stems on a densely packed, sprawling shrub.
PropagationSeeds are spread by animals and humans through ingestion and feces. Vegetative reproduction can occur when arching cane tips make contact with the soil.
CultivationGrows well in loamy-soil with sun or partial shade.
PestsSusceptible to honey fungus.
HabitatStreams, forest edges, wetlands, swamp margins and fields.
Bark/Stem DescriptionHas glandular hairs covering the stem.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall cone shaped buds covered in glandular hairs.
Leaf Description3 leaflets per leaf. The apical leaf is significantly bigger, has a rounded base and pointed apex.
Flower DescriptionA 5 petaled flower with heart shaped petals.
Fruit DescriptionBerry-like fruits.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are medium green with a pastel white underside. The flowers are white and the fruit are bright red. The buds and stems are a reddish-purple due to glandular hairs. The bark is brown but appear reddish-purple due to glandular hairs.
Texture DescriptionFine.

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