Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Rubus

Species:

Rubus heterophyllus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments