Rubus fruticosus
- Height: 2.5mSpread: 2.5m
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Position
Sun Exposure: Full sun |
Aspect: South facing, west facing |
Soil
Prefers rich soil: Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy |
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Plant | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
Flowers | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Fruits | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Prune | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Harvest | yes | yes |
Rubus ‘Fruticosus’ and wildlife
Rubus ‘Fruticosus’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Is Rubus ‘Fruticosus’ poisonous?
Rubus ‘Fruticosus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to: