Rubus ferocior
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Rubus ferocior

Bramble

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
98
Observations
76

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Rubus ferocior naturally occurs in habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in shaded conditions. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its adaptable, hardy character.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Rubus ferocior shows strong adaptability to a range of climates, from hot summers to cold winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures rise too high, the plant is vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can kill it. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, providing insulation is important to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The Rubus ferocior plant needs adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Apply fertilizer in early spring to promote new growth and bloom development. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, produces more delicious fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems such as yellowing leaves and poor fruit yields.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 3.05 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands

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Common Names (1)

en Bramble