Wineberry
Rubus phoenicolasius
Also known as Japanese Wineberry, Wine Raspberry, Hairy Bramble
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A vigorous bramble shrub producing bristly, deep red canes and distinctive hairy golden-red berries that ripen to deep purple-black. The fruit has a sweet, wine-like flavor and makes excellent jam and fresh eating.
Why grow it
Wineberry offers a distinct flavor profile and extended harvest window compared to black raspberries and blackberries, with fruit that sweetens noticeably as it ripens from red to dark purple. The plant's vigorous cane growth and productive yield make it useful for quick establishment in permaculture systems, though gardeners in most regions can achieve similar berry production more reliably with locally adapted bramble species.
Watch out for
Wineberry canes are densely covered in fine bristles that can irritate skin during harvest and pruning; wear protective sleeves and gloves when handling. The plant spreads vigorously via root fragments and self-seeding, so contain it carefully in garden settings and remove fallen fruit promptly to limit volunteer seedlings. In areas where it is not restricted, monitor for unwanted spread into neighboring properties.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A vigorous bramble shrub producing bristly, deep red canes and distinctive hairy golden-red berries that ripen to deep purple-black. The fruit has a sweet, wine-like flavor and makes excellent jam and fresh eating.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Wineberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Wineberry offers a distinct flavor profile and extended harvest window compared to black raspberries and blackberries, with fruit that sweetens noticeably as it ripens from red to dark purple. The plant's vigorous cane growth and productive yield make it useful for quick establishment in permaculture systems, though gardeners in most regions can achieve similar berry production more reliably with locally adapted bramble species.
Watch out for
Wineberry canes are densely covered in fine bristles that can irritate skin during harvest and pruning; wear protective sleeves and gloves when handling. The plant spreads vigorously via root fragments and self-seeding, so contain it carefully in garden settings and remove fallen fruit promptly to limit volunteer seedlings. In areas where it is not restricted, monitor for unwanted spread into neighboring properties.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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