Arctic Raspberry

Rubus arcticus, Rosaceae

Zones

1–5

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sourtop BlueberryVaccinium myrtilloides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Eames' CrowberryEmpetrum eamesii

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Northern BlueberryVaccinium boreale

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Purple-flowering RaspberryRubus odoratus

Raspberry species often exhibit allelopathic effects against other Rubus species and compete for soil resources

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionGround StabilizationSoil ImprovementCold Climate Adaptation

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C SourceAntioxidant

Common Questions

What zones does Arctic Raspberry grow in?

Arctic Raspberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 5.

Is Arctic Raspberry a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Arctic Raspberry is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Arctic Raspberry?

Good companions for Arctic Raspberry include Sourtop Blueberry, Eames' Crowberry, Northern Blueberry.

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