Rocky Mountain Raspberry, Delicious raspberry

Rubus deliciosus

Physical Characteristics

Rubus deliciosus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; North Wall. By. East Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[183]. The fruit is not highly valued[183]. It is delicious[2]. Dry and of no flavour[1, 11]. The fruit is rather on the dry side and has lots of seeds to very little flesh, but the flavour is delicious[K]. The hemispherical fruit is about 15mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known