European dewberry
Rubus caesius
Rubus
Rosaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
European dewberry is a low-maintenance groundcover that thrives in partial shade with moderate moisture. This hardy perennial spreads naturally and requires minimal care once established. Prune old canes in late winter to maintain vigor and berry production.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply When Top 2 Inches Of Soil Dry Out
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Argentina Northeast
Austria
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 27, 2019 by Morgane Mosser (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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