Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Rubus

Species:

Rubus exeter

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)