Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Rubus

Species:

Rubus ulmifolius

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub , Vine

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, 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 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in nutrient-rich environments