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Nepalese raspberry – Rubus nepalensis

Nepalese raspberry

Rubus nepalensis
Edible value6Medicinal value8Other uses5
Shrub0.2×2 mzone 7–10full shade🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Nepalese raspberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

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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
0.2 m
Spread
2 m
Growth
very fast
Lifespan
10 years
First yield
after 2 years
Hardiness
zone 7–10
Shade tolerance
full shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
5.5 – 7
evergreenthorny

Uses

Edible6 of 10
Medicinal8 of 10
Other uses5 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Nepalese raspberry: how big does it get?

Nepalese raspberry (Rubus nepalensis) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is very fast.

Nepalese raspberry: what site does it need?

Nepalese raspberry tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.

Nepalese raspberry: is it hardy?

Nepalese raspberry is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Nepalese raspberry: will it grow in Central Europe?

Nepalese raspberry is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.

Nepalese raspberry: is it poisonous?

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

Nepalese raspberry: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 8/10, Other uses 5/10.

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