Delicious Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus)

Delicious Raspberry

Also known as: Boulder Raspberry, Rocky Mountain Flowering Raspberry

Despite its Latin and common names, Rubus deliciosus is not as delicious as the names suggest. The fruit of delicious Raspberry is rather dry and with lots of seeds. However, birds love these berries. An interesting characteristic of delicious Raspberry is that it doesn't have thorns, unlike other berries and roses.

Scientific classification

Species

Delicious Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus)

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Vine, Shrub

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

1.5 m

Plant Height

1.8 m

Spread

Green, Yellow

Leaf Color

5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

White

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Distribution of Delicious Raspberry

Distribution Map

Delicious Raspberry is indigenous to North America's mountainous regions. While naturally confined to this area, it has been introduced to other temperate zones, adapting to environments akin to its native habitat.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Scrub and rocky slopes

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Delicious Raspberry

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Delicious Raspberry thrives in arid conditions with excellent drought tolerance, reflecting its native habitat's low humidity and limited rainfall. Watering should be done every three weeks, decreasing during winter dormancy to prevent excess moisture.

Fertilize: For delicious Raspberry, apply balanced fertilizers in spring and switch to high nitrogen before flowering. Fertilize quarterly, adjusting amounts by size. Avoid fertilizing during winter dormancy. Water delicious Raspberry before and after fertilization to enhance nutrient absorption and prevent root damage.

Pruning: Delicious Raspberry is celebrated for its fragrant white flowers and edible fruit. Prune in early spring by removing dead or damaged canes and thinning older ones for new growth. Maintain an open shape for light and air circulation, but avoid over-pruning as it can reduce fruit yield.

Propagation: Native to North America, delicious Raspberry prefers well-draining soil and partial shade to full sunlight. Propagate by taking semi-hardwood cuttings (15-20 cm) in late spring, using rooting hormone, and planting in peat-perlite mix. Maintain moisture and humidity until roots establish.

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Distribution of Delicious Raspberry

Care Guide for Delicious Raspberry

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