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Rubus calycinoides (R. pentalobus) - Creeping Raspberry

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Rubus calycinoides (R. pentalobus) is a sophisticated addition to any garden named as the Creeping Raspberry. This eye-catching perennial groundcover introduces a refreshing blend of utility and aesthetics to your outdoor spaces. Exhibiting 5-point rounded, dark green leaves all year round, it transitions into a stunning bronzy-purple palette when the weather turns cold, seamlessly adding a pinch of drama to your landscape. In the heart of summer, it graces your garden with a delicate silhouette of small, white flowers that eventually ripen into delicious, amber-colored raspberries. Standing a foot tall and infinitely spreading, this hardy variety thrives in broad sunlight to partial shade and demonstrates admirable resilience to drought. It requires a moderate to low water intake and stands out for its brilliant erosion control capabilities. Regardless of your soil conditions, the Creeping Raspberry stands up to the challenge, offering a diversified, robust, and intriguing choice for your landscape solutions. Its deer-resistant nature enhances its appeal, making it a practical and delightful choice for greening high-traffic areas and slopes. Enjoy the enduring beauty and rich texture that the Creeping Raspberry brings to your home or commercial landscape, providing edible charm and year-round interest.

  • Size: Ground cover, up to 1 foot tall, spreading
  • Flowers: Small, white flowers in summer
  • Foliage: Dark green 5-point rounded leaves, bronzy-purple in colder months
  • Water usage: Moderate to low, drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional feature: Provides excellent erosion control, produces edible amber-colored raspberries
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