Dwarf Raspberry (Rubus acaulis)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Rubus acaulis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 1. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Richly flavoured, it is similar to R. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Richly flavoured, it is similar to R.; arcticus but with smaller and more numerous drupelets.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)