Rubus odoratus
Latin name: Rubus odoratus
Common Name: Sweet raspberry bush
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Rosaceae
Rubus odoratus, or sweet raspberry, is a hardy native shrub with broad, soft, maple-like foliage. It produces large, purplish-pink, lightly scented flowers in summer, followed by small edible fruits that are prized by wildlife. Ideal for hedgerows, naturalistic gardens, or light undergrowth, it tolerates partial shade and adapts well to poor soils. It offers a lush appearance, beautiful flowering, and a valuable ecological function with minimal maintenance.
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
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Soil type: Slightly acidic to neutral, cool and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C
Flowering period: Summer
Flower color: Pink
Foliage type: Obsolete
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Height: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width: 2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate: average
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