Rubus idaeus L. var. gracilipes M.E. Jones
Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus L. var. gracilipes M.E. Jones
Synonyms: Rubus carolinianus Rydb., Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>aculeatissimus</i> Regel & Tiling, Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>canadensis</i> Richardson, Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>gracilipes</i> M.E. Jones, Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>melanolasius</i> (Dieck) R.J. Davis, Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>melanotrachys</i> (Focke) Fernald, Rubus idaeus L. ssp. <i>melanolasius</i> (Dieck) Focke, Rubus idaeus L. ssp. <i>sachalinensis</i> (Levl.) Focke, Rubus idaeus L. var. <i>strigosus</i> (Michx.) Maxim., Rubus melanolasius Dieck, Rubus neglectus Peck, Rubus strigosus Michx., Rubus strigosus Michx. var. <i>acalyphaceus</i> (Greene) L.H. Bailey, Rubus strigosus Michx. var. <i>arizonicus</i> (Greene) Kearney & Peebles, Rubus strigosus Michx. var. <i>canadensis</i> (Richardson) House
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Rubus L./ Rubus idaeus L. var. gracilipes M.E. Jones
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RUIDG |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Subshrub |
| Native Locations | RUIDG |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rubus idaeus L. var. gracilipes M.E. Jones.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -62 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 88 |
| pH, Maximum | 7.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 5120 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1280 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 104 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 10 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Bloat | None |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 4.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 6 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Thicket Forming |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seed per Pound | 384000 |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Bloom Period | Late Summer |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | High |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
