boulder raspberry

Rubus deliciosus, Rosaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Roundleaf SnowberrySymphoricarpos rotundifolius

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Low ServiceberryAmelanchier humilis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mountain GooseberryRibes montigenum

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Blue ElderberrySambucus cerulea

Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Mauritius RaspberryRubus rosifolius

Raspberry species often exhibit allelopathic suppression of other Rubus species and compete for soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionOrnamental FlowersSlope StabilizationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does boulder raspberry grow in?

boulder raspberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for boulder raspberry?

Good companions for boulder raspberry include Roundleaf Snowberry, Low Serviceberry, Mountain Gooseberry, Blue Elderberry, Roundleaf Buffaloberry.

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