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    RUBUS tricolor

    Commonly known as Chinese bramble

    Emerald green foliage covered in red bristles, white flowers and orange-red edible fruits
     
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    • Good to know
      Edible red fruit
    • Place of origin
      China ( Sichuan and Yunnan)
    • Evergreen
      Ovate, entire or very shallowly 3- to 5-lobed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, heart-shaped at the bases.
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Ovate
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Both creeping and arching shoots. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across singly or in few-flowered terminal racemes followed by raspberry-like fruit to 2.5cm (1in) across.
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
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