Salmonberry

Rubus Spectabilis

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Overview

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a deciduous shrub thriving in U.S. hardiness zones 5 to 9, reaching 3-6 ft tall. Known for its pink blossoms and edible fruit resembling raspberries, it prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Its fruit ripens midsummer, offering a treat for wildlife and humans. Salmonberry's lush foliage adds a vibrant green backdrop, making it an attractive choice for naturalistic landscape designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a deciduous shrub thriving in U.S

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–12 Ft.
Mature width: 2–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (94)

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberries possess an ecological value; shrub for full or half or shade, image 71

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — When incorporating Rubus spectabilis into a garden design; salmonberries demand moist, image 73

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Regular pruning may be required to maintain desired boundaries and shape within the landscape; hardiness zones 5, image 75

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a deciduous shrub thriving in U.S; well-drained soil in partial to full shade, image 79

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Known for its pink blossoms and edible fruit resembling raspberries; these fruits are a delicacy to both humans, image 81

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — shrub with lavender and pink blooms; which morph into edible fruits measuring roughly 0.75 to 1.5 inches in, image 77

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — shrub for full or half or shade; regular pruning may be required to maintain desired boundaries and shape within, image 78

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — hardiness zones 5 to 9, reaching 3-6 ft tall; this deciduous shrub can reach a mature height of 3 to 6 feet and, image 80

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — lavender and pink flowers in the garden; embodies a delightful addition to any naturalistic or woodland garden, image 76

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — with the botanical moniker Rubus spectabilis; salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) is a deciduous shrub thriving in U.S, image 86

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — making it an attractive choice for naturalistic landscape designs; serving as a nectar source for pollinators and, image 85

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Its fruit ripens midsummer, offering a treat for wildlife and humans; salmonberry's lush foliage adds a vibrant, image 83

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — embodies a delightful addition to any naturalistic or woodland garden design; with the botanical moniker Rubus, image 87

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — well-drained soil in partial to full shade; shrub with lavender and pink blooms, image 82

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberry's lush foliage adds a vibrant green backdrop; flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 84

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — well-drained soil and thrive in full to partial shade; lavender and pink flowers in the garden, image 93

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — which morph into edible fruits measuring roughly 0.75 to 1.5 inches in length by early summer; its fruit ripens, image 94

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Salmonberries demand moist; the berries, resemblant in shape to raspberries, transition from yellow to an, image 92

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — this deciduous shrub can reach a mature height of 3 to 6 feet and spread to 2 to 4 feet wide; consider its, image 89

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — The plant's arching stems boast a golden hue when young and may exhibit small thorns; known for its pink blossoms, image 90

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; native to the Pacific Northwest, image 91

Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis) — Native to the Pacific Northwest; well-drained soil and thrive in full to partial shade, image 88

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