Rubus idaeus L. var. canadensis Richardson

Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus L. var. canadensis Richardson


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Rubus L./ Rubus idaeus L. var. canadensis Richardson

<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L. var. canadensis Richardson
General Information
Usda SymbolRUIDC2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsSubshrub
Native LocationsRUIDC2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Rubus idaeus L. var. canadensis Richardson is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum88
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim5120
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1280
Precipitation, Maximum104
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioMedium
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seed per Pound384000
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L. var. canadensis Richardson

<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L. var. canadensis Richardson

<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L. var. canadensis Richardson

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