Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Rubus

Species:

Rubus ostryifolius

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia

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

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers forested areas with organic matter

Germination Information