Dwarf Red Blackberry

Rubus lasiococcus, Rosaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Black CurrantRibes hudsonianum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Diamond-leaf PersimmonDiospyros rhombifolia

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Red-flowered Magnolia VineSchisandra rubriflora

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Maqui BerryAristotelia chilensis

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Snow RaspberryRubus nivalis

Two low-growing raspberry species compete for similar understory niches and soil resources

Beach StrawberryFragaria chiloensis

Both low-growing berry plants compete for similar ground-level resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionGround StabilizationUnderstory Cover

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Red Blackberry grow in?

Dwarf Red Blackberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Dwarf Red Blackberry?

Good companions for Dwarf Red Blackberry include Northern Black Currant, Diamond-leaf Persimmon, Red-flowered Magnolia Vine, Maqui Berry.

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