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Rubus - Brambles

Rubus (Brambles) is a large genus of more than 250 species of mainly shrubs and climbers in the rose family. Deciduous or evergreen, they often scramble with bristly or prickly stems, boasts rose-like flowers which are followed by juicy fruits including blackberries, dewberries, raspberries, boysenberries, tayberries, and loganberries. Easy-to-grow, several forms offer colorful foliage and stems. All require well-drained soil and full sun for best foliage, stem coloration and fruits.

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Rubus 'Killarney' (Summer Bearing Raspberry)

Cold-hardy and reliable, Rubus idaeus 'Killarney' (Red Raspberry) is an early midseason, upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub with clusters of white, rose-like flowers which give way to medium-sized, sweet, flavorful, red raspberries in early-mid summer. The berries are firm and great for fresh eating, freezing, canning, and pies.

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Rubus 'Latham' (Summer Bearing Raspberry)

Cold-hardy and reliable, Rubus idaeus 'Latham' (Red Raspberry) is an upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub with clusters of white, rose-like flowers which give way to medium-sized, sweet, flavorful, pure red raspberries in mid-summer. The berries are firm and great for fresh eating, jams, and jellies. Developed in Minnesota, this raspberry shrub is perfect for northern gardens. Excellent disease resistance.

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Rubus calycinoides (Creeping Raspberry)

Rubus calycinoides (Creeping Raspberry) is an evergreen groundcover forming a dense carpet adorned with long spreading branches clothed in lustrous, emerald green, thickly textured leaves. Rounded, they have 3-5 broad, ruffled-edged lobes and display felted, whitish undersides. They may turn raspberry-red with the onset of cool fall nights.

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Rubus canadensis (Smooth Blackberry)

Rubus canadensis (Smooth Blackberry) is a thicket-forming, deciduous shrub with long, slender, arching canes that are free of prickles and spines. The smooth stems are clothed with alternate, palmately compound leaves, 4-8 in. (10-20 cm) long, typically with 5 leaflets. In early to mid-summer, a profusion of 5 petaled white flowers are borne in clusters of up to 25 blossoms. Rich in pollen and nectar, they attract many pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

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Rubus deliciosus (Delicious Raspberry)

Rubus deliciosus (Delicious Raspberry) is a glorious deciduous shrub adorned with arching reddish stems bearing a lush foliage of simple, lobed, bright green leaves, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm). The stems are thornless, unlike many other rubus species. From late spring to early summer, a massive display of fragrant white flowers, 2-3 in. (5-7 cm), can be enjoyed.

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Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho' (Blackberry)

Considered the earliest producing thornless blackberry, Rubus fruticosus 'Arapaho' is an early season, upright, self-fruitful, thornless shrub with clusters of pinkish-white, rose-like flowers which give way to large, small-seeded, tasty, bright glossy black berries in early summer.

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Rubus fruticosus 'Chester' (Blackberry)

Rubus fruticosus 'Chester' is a semi-erect, self-fruitful, thornless shrub with clusters of pinkish-white, rose-like flowers which give way to a heavy crop of very large, jet black, round and very sweet blackberries in mid-late summer. The berries are firm and excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies.

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Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' (Blackberry)

Noted for its huge fruit, Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' is an early season, semi-erect, self-fruitful, thornless shrub with clusters of pinkish-white, rose-like flowers which give way to a heavy crop of very large, elongated, glossy purple-black blackberries in early summer. The berries are firm, very flavorful and excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies.

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Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho' (Blackberry)

Rubus fruticosus 'Navaho' is an erect, self-fruitful, thornless shrub with clusters of pinkish-white, rose-like flowers which give way to a heavy crop of large, blue-black, juicy-sweet blackberries over a harvest season lasting 30 days in mid-late summer. The berries are firm and excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies.

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Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' (Blackberry)

Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' is a semi-erect, self-fruitful, thornless shrub with clusters of pinkish-white, rose-like flowers which give way to a heavy crop of large, glossy black, juicy blackberries over a harvest season lasting 30 days in mid-summer. The berries are firm and excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and pies. Free-standing, its strong canes can support several pounds of fruit without trellising.

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Rubus idaeus 'Anne' (Everbearing Raspberry)

Regarded as one of the best-flavored yellow raspberries, Rubus idaeus 'Anne' (Everbearing Raspberry) is an upright, self-fruitful, sparsely thorned shrub that produces 2 crops on each cane: a moderate crop in early summer followed by a heavy crop in late summer to fall. Clusters of white, rose-like flowers give way to large, firm, sweet, juicy, almost translucent golden raspberries, which are great for fresh eating as well as preserves.

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Rubus idaeus 'Boyne' (Summer Bearing Raspberry)

Cold-hardy and reliable, Rubus idaeus 'Boyne' (Red Raspberry) is an early season, upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub with clusters of white, rose-like flowers which give way to medium-sized, sweet, flavorful, deep red raspberries in early summer. The berries are great for fresh eating, freezing, preserves and pies. Developed in Canada, this raspberry shrub is perfect for northern gardens.

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Rubus idaeus 'Caroline' (Everbearing Raspberry)

An old favorite, Rubus idaeus 'Caroline' (Everbearing Raspberry) is a fall-fruiting cultivar producing high yields of large, highly flavored, red raspberries which are perfect for fresh eating or preserves. This upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub has a shorter harvest season than most, producing berries for about eight weeks in late summer.

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Rubus idaeus 'Fallgold' (Everbearing Raspberry)

Brightening the garden, Rubus idaeus 'Fallgold' (Everbearing Raspberry) is an upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub which produces 2 crops on each cane: a moderate crop in late spring to early summer followed by a heavy crop in late summer to fall. Clusters of white, rose-like flowers give way to large, golden, firm, sweet raspberries, which are great fresh or for preserves and pies.

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Rubus idaeus 'Heritage' (Everbearing Raspberry)

Among the most widely grown cultivars worldwide, Rubus idaeus 'Heritage' (Everbearing Raspberry) is an upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrub which produces 2 crops on each cane: a moderate crop in early summer followed by a heavy crop in the fall. Clusters of white, rose-like flowers give way to large, extra-sweet, juicy, dark red raspberries, which are great for canning, freezing or fresh eating.

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