Flowering Raspberry
Deciduous shrub reaching 1-2 m tall. Features large, maple-like leaves and showy, fragrant pink to purple flowers blooming throughout summer. Produces edible red raspberries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Thornless stems. Spreads by suckers to form thickets. Attracts pollinators and provides food for wildlife. Suitable for woodland edges, shaded slopes, and naturalized areas. Native to eastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Pink to Purple
Bloom Time: Mid to Late-Summer
Sun Requirements: Part-Sun to Shade
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Leaves emerge May. Purple-pink flowers appear July-August. Red fruits mature August-September. Yellow fall color develops October.
Wildlife Value: Fruits eaten by many birds and mammals; flowers attract native bees and butterflies; provides cover and nesting sites
Habit Over Time: Develops into a tall, arching shrub that spreads through root suckers to form thickets. While it can be vigorous in optimal conditions, the spread is more restrained than other Rubus species. The large leaves create bold textural interest, and the open structure allows filtered light to reach the ground.
Height: Medium (3-6 feet)