- Botanical name: Rubus biflorus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Colourful bark
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Native to China and the Himalayas, Rubus biflorus is a vigorous briar with tall white, thorny stems that dazzle throughout winter. Dark green leaves emerge in spring. Once mature, small clusters of scented white flowers appear on the branches in early summer.
The attractive stems of Rubus biflorus make it a spectacular addition to a winter garden, especially when planted in small groups.
For maximum effect, hard-prune Rubus biflorus to ground level each spring to encourage growth of fresh new stems. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Rubus biflorus
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Plant size
3m height
3m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Rubus biflorus and wildlife
Rubus biflorus has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rubus biflorus poisonous?
Rubus biflorus has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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