Japanese Bramble

(Rubus parvifolius)

Japanese Bramble (Rubus parvifolius)

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Summary

Rubus parvifolius, commonly known as Japanese Bramble, is a deciduous subshrub native to forest edges, clearings, and thickets in East Asia and parts of Oceania. It typically grows up to 2 meters tall and features arching branches with curved prickles that can make handling difficult. The plant produces numerous flowers in spring, which are borne in clumps at the ends of stems. The flowers have red or pink petals and are moderately showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Following flowering, the plant bears red fruit about 1 cm wide, which is edible and can be used in jellies and desserts.

Japanese Bramble is valued for its attractive flowers and edible fruit. It is often used in gardens for informal hedges or as a natural barrier due to its prickly stems. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. The plant is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is not typically prone to serious diseases or pests, it can become invasive if not managed properly, spreading through its root system and seed dispersal. Gardeners should be cautious when planting it near natural areas to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 4-8 feet
  • Width: 4-8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: High
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Rock Garden

Natural Habitat

Forest edges, clearings, and thickets in East Asia and parts of Oceania

Other Names

Common Names: Japanese Raspberry, Japanese Raspberry, Western Thimbleberry, Australian Raspberry, Native Raspberry, Thimbleberry, Trailing Raspberry, Small-Leaf Bramble, 멍석딸기, Mao Mei

Scientific Names: , Rubus parvifolius, Rubus triphyllus, Rubus parvifolius var. parvifolius, Rubus schizostylus, Rubus parvifolius var. concolor, Rubus macropodus, Rubus parvifolius var. triphyllus, Rubus roxburghianus, Rubus taquetii

GBIF Accepted Name: Rubus parvifolius L.