Rubus gratus
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Rubus gratus

Bramble · Black Berry · Jam · European Bramble · Focke Berry

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
175
Observations
478

Description

Source: leafsnap

Rubus gratus is a species of bramble found across much of Northwest Europe.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Rubus gratus comes from open habitats, like sunlit meadows and forest margins, where light is plentiful. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Rubus gratus shows strong adaptability to a range of climate conditions, whether in blazing summers or frosty winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become excessively high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to take insulating measures to protect the plant.

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

The Rubus gratus plant needs adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring to encourage new growth and flowering. Regular feeding helps the plant remain healthy, produce more flavorful fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and poor fruit production.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Germany, Denmark, France, Poland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands

Tags (5)

Common Names (7)

en Bramble
en Black Berry
en Jam
en European Bramble
en Focke Berry
en European Blackberry
en Rubus Focke Berry