Rubus comprises shrubs that can be either deciduous or evergreen, frequently growing in a scrambling manner. These plants are characterized by their bristly or spiny stems, which support simple, lobed, palmate, or pinnate foliage. The flowers typically have five petals and are succeeded by juicy fruits, some of which are edible.

Rubus chamaemorus

Rubus chamaemorus 'Nyby'

Rubus chamaemorus 'Spec021'

Rubus chingii var. chingii

Rubus choachiensis

Rubus chymophilus

Rubus cissburiensis

Rubus cissoides

Rubus cockburnianus 'Goldenvale' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by its arching stems adorned with white blooms. The foliage consists of fern-like leaves that start as a vivid yellow and transition to a lime-green hue by late summer. It produces small purplish flowers and sparse black fruits, which are not suitable for eating.

Rubus cockburnianus 'Goldenvale'

Rubus cockburnianus is a bushy shrub that develops arching, spiny stems adorned with a striking white bloom during the winter months. Its pinnate leaves, measuring up to 20 cm in length, feature lance-shaped leaflets that are dark green on the upper surface and covered in white hairs underneath. The plant produces racemes of 1 cm wide, saucer-shaped purple flowers, which are succeeded by rounded black fruits that are not suitable for consumption.

Rubus cockburnianus (F)

Rubus conjungens

Rubus corchorifolius

Rubus coreanus

Rubus coreanus 'Dart's Mahogany'

Rubus coreanus Dart's Mahogany ('Intermaho')

Rubus corylifolius

Rubus crassifolius

Rubus crataegifolius

Rubus crataegifolius 'Dart's Jumbo'

Rubus crataegifolius 'Dart's Prelude'

Rubus crataegifolius Prelude ('Interlude')

Rubus cuneifolius

Rubus delavayi

Rubus deliciosus

Rubus delizirus

Rubus discolor

Rubus discolor Himalayan berry (F)

Rubus divaricatus

Rubus dumetorum

Rubus echinatus

Rubus elegantispinosus

Rubus ellipticus

Rubus euryanthemus

Rubus fasciculatus

Rubus flagellaris

Rubus flagelliflorus

Rubus flexuosus

Rubus flosculosus

Rubus fockeanus Kurz

Rubus formosensis is an evergreen shrub that can also function as a short climber, typically reaching heights of less than 2 meters. Its lobed green foliage features pronounced parallel veins, with the undersides displaying a light yellow-brown hue. White flowers emerge on the plant and give way to orange-red berries as they mature.

Rubus formosensis

Rubus forrestianus

Rubus fraxinifolius from Taiwan (F)

Rubus fruticosus 'Reps'

Rubus fruticosus Lowberry Little Black Prince ('Little Black Prince') is a compact blackberry variety that can grow up to 1 meter tall. This ever-bearing plant produces fruit on both one- and two-year-old canes. Its thornless stems support green foliage and small flowers that are either white or pale pink. Expect a harvest period extending over three to four months.

Rubus fruticosus Lowberry Little Black Prince ('Little Black Prince') (B)

Rubus fruticosus agg. is a robust, thorny plant that grows by sprawling across surfaces. In summer, it produces pink or white flowers, which give way to edible, fragrant black berries. Its dark green leaves, typically composed of three leaflets, can display attractive colors in the fall. This species plays an important role in supporting wildlife, offering both nourishment and habitat. Additionally, it serves as a foundational ancestor for all cultivated blackberry varieties and their modern hybrids.

Rubus fruticosus agg.

Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Adrienne' (B) is a thornless blackberry that produces sizable, conical berries with a pleasant taste, ripening in mid-July. This cultivar exhibits a moderate growth habit, typically reaching heights of around 1.5 meters and spreading to approximately 1.2 meters, making it suitable for gardens with limited space.

Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Adrienne' (B)

Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Apache' (B) yields sizable, sweet blackberries weighing between 7-10 grams during the mid-season. The plant features upright, thornless canes that can reach heights of up to 2 meters and spread about 1.2 meters wide. These berries are ideal for use in desserts and various cooking applications.

Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Apache' (B)

Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Arapaho' is an early-bearing, thornless blackberry variety. In spring, it produces clusters of rose-like, pale pink to white blooms. By early summer, this plant yields glossy, small-seeded blackberries that are suitable for fresh consumption or processing into jams and juices. It also provides a valuable food source for wildlife.

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