Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

Shrubby, thorny bush to 8-15ft. Growth habit is sprawling, with branches/canes reaching several feet in length. General appearance is much like the common raspberry, except the bushes tend to be larger.

Hardiness

Hardy to at least 20F, but mature plants can survive into the teens.

Growing Environment

Plants grow well in full sun. If growing several plants space them approximately 6-8ft from one another. Water regularly. Fruiting may occur off and on all year, but is usually heaviest in winter months.

Propagation

By seed. Seeds can be extremely slow to sprout, taking from a few weeks to many months. Cuttings are often used for large plantings.

Uses

Fruits are eaten fresh, used in desserts, and can be used wherever raspberries or blackberries are needed.

Native Range

Native to the lower Himalayan region of India and Myanmar/Burma.

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Related Species

Rosaceae
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	Prunus ilicifolia Holly Leaf Cherry		Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii Catalina Island Cherry
	Prunus salicifolia Capulin Cherry		Quillaja saponaria Soapbark Tree
	Rubus niveus Mysore Raspberry		Rubus x Marionberry