Purple Raspberry (Rubus x neglectus)

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

Rubus x neglectus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is not frost tender. 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 moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked and used in pies, preserves etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked and used in pies, preserves etc.

Habitat & North American Range

A naturally occurring hybrid, R. occidentalis x R. idaeus strigosus. It grows wild in dry or rocky soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)