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southern dewberry

southern dewberry

Rubus trivialis

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 10b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

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

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with