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Rubus rosifolius
Native Raspberry
Rosaceae
Description:
A soft, scrambling shrub with slender, arching canes and finely toothed leaves.
Produces delicate white flowers followed by bright red edible berries with a sweet, slightly tart flavour.
Commonly found in rainforest edges, clearings, and along creek lines.
Best grown where it can spread naturally or be supported on a trellis.
Special Features:
Edible fruit enjoyed by birds and people
Provides habitat and food for wildlife
Fast growing and easy to establish
Responds well to pruning
Natural Habitat:
Rainforest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Suckering multi-stemmed shrub with prickly, hairy trailing stems to 2m long.
Attracts:
Fruit eating birds, Bird habitat, Lizards, Fauna, Insects, Bees
Flower Colour:
White
Regional ecosystem:
Rubus rosifolius - Native Raspberry
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