Rubus hispidus L. var. obovalis (Michx.) Fernald
Scientific Name: Rubus hispidus L. var. obovalis (Michx.) Fernald
Synonyms: Rubus hispidus L. var. <i>cupulifer</i> L.H. Bailey, Rubus hispidus L. var. <i>obovalis</i> (Michx.) Fernald, Rubus sempervirens Bigelow
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Rubus L./ Rubus hispidus L. var. obovalis (Michx.) Fernald
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RUHIO |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Subshrub |
| Native Locations | RUHIO |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Rubus hispidus L. var. obovalis (Michx.) Fernald is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 140 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 3450 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1746 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 70 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -38 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 2.0 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |
