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European dewberry

European dewberry

Rubus caesius

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 9b

A low-growing bramble producing delicate white or pink flowers followed by small blue-black berries with a distinctive waxy bloom. Highly vigorous and spreading, it makes an excellent groundcover but can be invasive in suitable climates.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

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 Range

Europe

Function & Care

edibleerosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

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