Rubus calycinoides (Creeping Raspberry)

Creeping Taiwan Bramble, Crinkle-Leaf Creeper, Yü-Shan Raspberry, Rubus pentalobus, Rubus rolfei

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. Small white flowers, reminiscent of strawberry blossoms, are produced sporadically in late spring to early summer and followed by bright golden to salmon fruits which are edible but not highly flavored. Spreading at a moderate rate, Creeping Raspberry makes a durable groundcover with beautiful foliage for sun or partial shade areas. It is an excellent pest-free lawn replacement and takes light foot traffic.

• Grows up to 9-12 in. tall (22-30 cm) and 5 ft. wide (150 cm). Provide ample room for it to fully develop.
• A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in loamy, well-drained soils. Regular watering helps establish this plant. Once established, it only needs occasional watering during dry weather. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
• Long runners can be pruned back almost any time of the year.

Native to Taiwan

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Requirement
Hardiness	6,7,8,9
Heat Zones	4,5,6,7,8
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Plant Type	Shrubs
Plant Family	Aristolochiaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	9' - 10'
Spread	3' - 4'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs