Nepalese Raspberry (Rubus nepalensis)

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

Rubus nepalensis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured and reasonably sized raspberry with just a little sourness. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A very well flavoured and reasonably sized raspberry with just a little sourness.; It generally fruits well in the garden, though there are some forms that produce very little fruit, or poorly shaped fruits.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocks, banks and shrubberies to 3300 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)