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Dewberry

Rubus caesius
Edible value7Other uses1
Shrub0.8×2.5 mzone 4–7light shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Dewberry is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Rosaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.8 m
Spread
2.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
15 years
First yield
after 2 years
Hardiness
zone 4–7
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
6 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible7 of 10
Other uses1 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Dewberry: how big does it get?

Dewberry (Rubus caesius) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.

Dewberry: what site does it need?

Dewberry tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.

Dewberry: is it hardy?

Dewberry is listed as hardy in zone 4–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Dewberry: will it grow in Central Europe?

Dewberry is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.

Dewberry: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers in July.

Dewberry: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Dewberry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Dewberry: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Other uses 1/10.

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