Salmonberry
Rubus spectabilis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Rubus
- Species:
- Rubus spectabilis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub , Vine
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Pink, Purple
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Reported Fauna Sightings
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in damp, forested areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: For seeds: Sow into trays filled with stabilized medium plugs, seal trays in plastic bags and refrigerate at 1 to 3 °C for 120 days, keep moist and treat with 1% hydrogen peroxide if mold is evident. For cuttings: Dip in mild bleach solution for 30 seconds, recut to 4 inch lengths including 3 nodes each, treat with Hormex rooting powder and strike in flats containing 3:1 perlite/vermiculite.
Establishment: Seeds are collected from ripe fruits, generally from June through August. Cuttings are collected between November 1st and January 31st. The plant is found in moist places and wetlands, especially along streamsides and riparian areas at elevations below 1400 m. It ranges from Alaska south to northwestern California, from the coast to the Cascades.
Source: npn.rngr.net