Rubus parvifolius|Small-leaf Bramble, Native Raspberry
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Scrambling prickly shrub or trailer, new growth downy.
- Size (W x H)
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0.6-1m x 0.5-2m
- Leaves
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Bright green wrinkled divided leaves, downy white below. 3-5 egg-shaped leaflets 1-4cm x 1-3.5cm, margins lobed to deeply toothed. Stalks prickly.
- Flowers
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Short terminal bunches or single axillary flowers to 15mm wide. Edible red berries December to April.
- Flower colour
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Deep pink
- Flower time
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October to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist to dryish well drained soils in forests, riparian scrubs and woodland. Frost tolerant. Semi-shade to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
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A hardy scrambler which can be pruned. Grow under established trees. Excellent habitat plant.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
