Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet'

Rubus pentalobus cv.

Shrub2×3.5 mzone 7–9partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet' 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: 2 m
Spread: 3.5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 10 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 7–9
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.5 – 7

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Uses

Medicinal8 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': how big does it get?

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet' (Rubus pentalobus cv.) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3.5 m. Growth is medium.

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': what site does it need?

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

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': is it hardy?

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet' is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': will it grow in Central Europe?

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet' 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.

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': is it poisonous?

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

Creeping raspberry 'Emerald Carpet': what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 8/10.

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