Dwarf Raspberry (Rubus pubescens)

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Dwarf Raspberry is a short plant that can often be found growing with bunchberry, Canada mayflower and gold thread. Like strawberries, this plant spreads by stolons (above ground), and it roots at the nodes. It has fairly shallow roots and so does not compete well with large species.

This small berry plant is found throughout the state of Michigan in moist forests, on cliffs and on rocky shorelines. It can grow in shade, part-shade or sun with moisture available.

Rather than prickles, which most species in the genus Rubus have, dwarf raspberry has hairs. The leaves have three leaflets and the plant looks a lot like wild strawberry, except the leaves are pointy and double-toothed.

This plant usually flowers in May and June and flowers are rather sparse, so it’s unlikely you can accumulate enough berries to make jam! But they sure are a fun treat when you find them!

Companion Plants: bunchberry, Canada mayflower, starflower, starry Solomon’s seal

Dwarf Raspberry (Rubus pubescens)

Michigan Flora reference page for statewide distribution: Dwarf Raspberry

Height: 4-12 inches

Bloom time: May-June

Soil: loamy, moist

Sun: full sun to shade

Plant spacing: 1’

Flower: white Berry: red

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Rosaceae

Seed source: Michigan

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Dwarf Raspberry is a short plant that can often be found growing with bunchberry, Canada mayflower and gold thread. Like strawberries, this plant spreads by stolons (above ground), and it roots at the nodes. It has fairly shallow roots and so does not compete well with large species.

This small berry plant is found throughout the state of Michigan in moist forests, on cliffs and on rocky shorelines. It can grow in shade, part-shade or sun with moisture available.

Rather than prickles, which most species in the genus Rubus have, dwarf raspberry has hairs. The leaves have three leaflets and the plant looks a lot like wild strawberry, except the leaves are pointy and double-toothed.

This plant usually flowers in May and June and flowers are rather sparse, so it’s unlikely you can accumulate enough berries to make jam! But they sure are a fun treat when you find them!

Companion Plants: bunchberry, Canada mayflower, starflower, starry Solomon’s seal

Dwarf Raspberry (Rubus pubescens)

Michigan Flora reference page for statewide distribution: Dwarf Raspberry

Height: 4-12 inches

Bloom time: May-June

Soil: loamy, moist

Sun: full sun to shade

Plant spacing: 1’

Flower: white Berry: red

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Rosaceae

Seed source: Michigan