Rubus cockburnianus

A thicket-forming medium sized, deciduous shrub which has striking white winter stems and attractive dark green leaves which develop orange and bronze autumn tints before falling.

Excellent choice for winter stem colour and for use as a barrier plant once established. Best in sun or partial shade.

Can be grown in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Tolerates damp (but not waterlogged) soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: Pale Pink
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Rubus cockburnianus grows to be a medium sized densely branching shrub if left unpruned.
  • Height: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) or up to 1.5 m (5 ft) if pruned yearly.
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

• Notes: Rubus cockburnianus makes an effective garden plant if pruned back to 30 cm (1 ft) above the ground each spring each year or every two years before coming into leaf. This reduces the end size and encourages it to produce vigorous upright stems with particularly good winter stem colour.