'Emerald Carpet' raspberry (Rubus rolfei)

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

Rubus rolfei is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The yellow to orange-reddish fruit is up to 14mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The yellow to orange-reddish fruit is up to 14mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Open places, mixed forests at elevations of 1300 - 3800 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)