Hirsute raspberry (Rubus hirsutus) is a shrub that grows 1.8 m to 2 m high. Like other members of the rubus genus (such as dewberry, raspberry, and blackberry), the fruits are edible. Another thing every member of this genus has in common is prickly stems. This plant is indigenous to Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Shrub
Plant Type
Green
Leaf Color
3 cm to 4 cm
Flower Size
Red
Fruit Color
White
Flower Color
Brown
Stem Color
Deciduous
Leaf type
5 - 32 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Spring, Summer
Growth Season
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Distribution of Hirsute raspberry
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Hirsute raspberry is a plant found natively in the temperate regions of East Asia. Over time, its distribution has expanded beyond its original habitats, through either inadvertent or deliberate introduction. It now thrives in various other parts of the world, often in temperate climates that mirror its native conditions, although specific introduced ranges are not detailed here.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Introduced
No species reported
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Habitat
Thickets, waste ground, slopes, roadsides
Hemisphere Trend Curve
Northern
Sorthern
Culture
Garden Use
It is good for planting in shady areas and is common in mountains and forests.
Symbolism
Passionate, persevering, tenacious
Interesting Facts
In the countryside, these white flowers bloom all over hills and slopes. This kind of small white flower is called hirsute raspberry and is the most common flower in the countryside in spring. They grow in clusters and produce numerous fruits, which creates a pleasant view.
Name Story
Hirsute raspberry: The specific Latin epithet "hirsutus" in the botanical name of Rubus hirsutus means " rough-haired" or "covered in long hairs" and refers to the branchlets covered with dense but soft hairs. Accordingly, Rubus hirsutus is known as hirsute raspberry in the English language.
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Compound leaves with 3-7 lanceolate leaflets covered in soft hairs.
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Reddish brown terete stems with sparse, curved prickles and stalked glands.
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White star-shaped flowers with delicate arrangement of five petals.
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Round berries, 1/3-3/4 inch in diameter, ripe when deep in color.
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Deciduous shrub reaching 6-7 feet tall, adapts to various soil types.
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Water:
Hirsute raspberry prefers well-draining soil and moderate humidity, thriving on intermittent rainfall. Water every three weeks, allowing soil to dry out. Best grown outdoors, hirsute raspberry adapts well to seasonal changes and displays robust growth aligned with water availability.
Fertilize:
Fertilize hirsute raspberry with balanced or high-nitrogen fertilizers monthly in spring and summer; bi-monthly for mature plants. Use half the dose for young ones. Avoid over-fertilization to prevent damage, and adjust applications seasonally, stopping in winter. Apply diluted solutions to the root zone.
Pruning:
Hirsute raspberry is a resilient, thorny shrub valued for its edible berries. Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased canes and thinning crowded branches to enhance growth and air circulation. Focus on cutting back older canes to the base to encourage vigorous new shoots.
Propagation:
Hirsute raspberry can be propagated using cuttings from healthy, non-flowering shoots. Cut a segment with leaf nodes, dip it in rooting hormone, and plant it in well-draining soil. Maintain consistent moisture and provide indirect light to promote root growth.
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