Rubus phoenicolasius

A beautiful Japanese briar with rich coppery or burnished-red, bristly stems in winter and tasty, bright red, edible fruits in midsummer. Dark green summer leaves.

In our opinion, it is well worth cultivating simply as a fruiting plant, but it also happens to be very ornamental and makes an attractive garden feature.

The fruits may be used to make delicious jellies, pies or cakes.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Tolerates damp (but not waterlogged) soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Rubus phoenicolasius grows to be a medium sized spreading shrub.
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft) .
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

• Notes: Rubus phoenicolasius is biennial, meaning that the canes grow one year and fruit the next.