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Rubus species

Hybrid Berries

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Rubus genus in the family Rosaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Rubus
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Growth rate
vigorous
Height
3 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Insects, Apomixy
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects, Apomixy

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw or cooked[5].

Plant part
Fruit

Environment

Range
A range of garden hybrids.
Habitat
Not known in the wild.
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
very acid, acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerances
high wind, drought
Wind
Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in early autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires one month stratification at about 3°c and is best sown as early as possible in the year. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a cold frame. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring of the following year. This plant is a cultivar and will not breed true from seed. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[5]. Tip layering in July. Plant out in autumn. Division in early spring or just before leaf-fall in the autumn[5]. Plant them out direct into their permanent positions.

Cultivation

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Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil[1][2][5]. Succeeds in acid and calcareous soils[4]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[1][2][5], though it fruits less well in the shade[6]. Established plants are drought resistant[3]. Hardy to about -15°c[6]. This species has biennial stems, it produces a number of new stems each year from the perennial rootstock, these stems fruit in their second year and then die[5]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[5].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  3. Bianchini. F., Corbetta. F. and Pistoia. M. Fruits of the Earth.

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  4. Beckett. G. and K. Planting Native Trees and Shrubs. Jarrold 1979-00-00

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  5. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  6. Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-670-82929-3

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