Five-leaf Bramble

Rubus pedatus, Rosaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hare's Foot CloverTrifolium arvense

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Prairie BundleflowerDesmanthus bicornutus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Appalachian huckleberryVaccinium dolichocarpum

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Coin-leaf BilberryVaccinium nummularia

Nurse PlantPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Bristol Black RaspberryRubus 'Bristol'

Raspberry cultivars and wild Rubus share virus diseases and cane borers

Uses

Functions

Forest Floor CoverageSoil StabilizationUnderstory Fruit

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

AstringentWound HealingDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Five-leaf Bramble grow in?

Five-leaf Bramble grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Five-leaf Bramble?

Good companions for Five-leaf Bramble include Hare's Foot Clover, Prairie Bundleflower, Appalachian huckleberry, Coin-leaf Bilberry.

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