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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) -
EvergreenOvate, entire or very shallowly 3- to 5-lobed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, heart-shaped at the bases.
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White
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
Indefinite -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilBoth 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.
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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.
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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
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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