Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rubus ursinus hybrida Silvanberry Silvanberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Climbers, Hedging / Screening Climbing / Twining, Dense, Running, Spreading
Description:
Silvanberry is a vigorous growing bramble bush with trailing canes which can grow to 7 metres in length. Silvanberry produces slightly acidic edible blackish-red berries during Summer in abundance. Silvanberry plants reach full production after about 3 years.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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