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southern dewberry

southern dewberry

Rubus trivialis

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 10b

A low-growing bramble native to the southeastern United States that spreads via trailing stems, producing white or pink flowers followed by small black berries. Excellent as a groundcover or erosion control in warm climates.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–2′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Function & Care

edibleerosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, division, sucker