Bailey's dewberry (Rubus baileyanus)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rubus baileyanus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Small and not very succulent. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Small and not very succulent.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry to moist open sandy woods, thickets and clearings. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)