Rubus odoratus (Flowering Raspberry) is a strong-growing, deciduous shrub forming a thicket of erect stems clothed with palmate, 5-lobed, maple-like, dark green leaves, 4-10 in. wide (10-25 cm), becoming pale yellow in the fall. The stems are thornless, unlike many other rubus species. From early to late summer, a ravishing display of large, fragrant, rich pink-purple flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), can be enjoyed. Resembling single roses, they are borne singly or in few-flowered clusters above the handsome foliage. They are followed by small, fuzzy, purplish-red raspberries, which are edible, but tend to be insipid. However, they are valuable seasonal food for songbirds, game birds, or large and small mammals. Relatively immune to pests and diseases, Flowering Raspberry spreads rapidly from creeping, underground stems and can form large colonies. A good plant for natural area or wildflower garden.

• Grows up to 3-6 ft. tall (90-180 cm) and 6-12 ft. wide (180-360 cm).
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils.
• Good choice for banks and slopes, hedging and screens, cottage gardens.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Prune immediately after fruiting. Propagate by division in autumn.
• Native to eastern North America.