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bramble [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bramble [2]

Rubus ulmifolius

Genus: Rubus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, fast-growing shrub with arching, sometimes thorny stems to 2.5m long, and ovate, lightly toothed green leaves with white felting underneath. Produces clusters of rounded pink flowers in summer which are followed by small, dry fruits in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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 FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in any soil in full sun or partial shade. The native species is often considered a weed; hybrid cultivars have been developed with more ornamental value and better fruit.

Pruning

Hand pulling and digging out young seedlings can prevent dense clumps from developing

Propagation

Propagates by seed, and stem tips can root into soil to produce new plants

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years