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Rubus formosensis | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rubus formosensis

Rubus formosensis

Genus: Rubus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

An evergreen arching shrub or short climber to under 2m. The lobed green leaves have attractively deep, parallel veining and are light yellow-brown on the lower surface. The flowers are white and develop into orange-red berries.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Train to wires on the sheltered side of a fence or wall, in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Alternatively, allow to grow freely into a mounded shrub

Pruning

Once well established, cut some older stems down to the ground in late autumn to make room for new, each year. Tie these in to their framework if necessary.

Propagation

Propagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhousePrairie

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingColumnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years