arctic bramble
Also known as: all fieldberry; allåkerbär; arctic raspberry; crimson bramble; dwarf bramble; dwarf crimson-flowered bramble
R. arcticus is a thornless, deciduous, spreading perennial or subshrub to 30cm tall and up to 1m wide with three-lobed, serrated-edged leaves. Pink to rose-purple flowers up to 2.5cm across are borne in summer in groups of 1-3 and are followed by deep red or dark purple edible, roundish fruits up to 1cm in diameter
Scientific classification
- Species
- arctic bramble (Rubus arcticus)
- Genus
- Rubus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Fruit Edible · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of arctic bramble
Distribution map
Subarctic and Northern Temperate
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of arctic bramble
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arctic bramble care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrows best in a moist, acidic or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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