Snow Raspberry

Rubus nivalis, Rosaceae

Zones

3–6

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

Dwarf BilberryVaccinium caespitosum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Northern Red CurrantRibes triste

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Twinberry HoneysuckleLonicera involucrata

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Mountain GooseberryRibes montigenum

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Dwarf Red BlackberryRubus lasiococcus

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

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionAlpine AdaptationGround Stabilization

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C Source

Common Questions

What zones does Snow Raspberry grow in?

Snow Raspberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Snow Raspberry?

Good companions for Snow Raspberry include Dwarf Bilberry, Northern Red Currant, Twinberry Honeysuckle, Mountain Gooseberry.

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