Rubus deliciosus

Overview of Rubus deliciosus:

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Rubus deliciosus
genus	Rubus
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species	deliciosus

Rubus deliciosus, commonly known as the Boulder raspberry or Rocky Mountain raspberry, is a species of Rubus native to the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Description

Rubus deliciosus is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with prickly shoots. The leaves are pinnate, with five leaflets on leaves strong-growing stems in their first year, and three leaflets on leaves on flowering branchlets. The flowers are 2–2.5 cm in diameter, with five white petals, produced in late spring and early summer. The fruit is a 1.5–2 cm diameter drupelets, red to pink, edible, and very tasty, hence the species name deliciosus.

Distribution and habitat

Rubus deliciosus is native to the Rocky Mountains, from Colorado to New Mexico, where it grows at altitudes of 1,500-3,000 m. It is typically found in open woods and on rocky slopes.

Cultivation

Rubus deliciosus is cultivated for its edible fruit and as an ornamental plant. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

External links

• Plants for a Future: Rubus deliciosus
• Missouri Botanical Garden: Rubus deliciosus

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