Rubus illecebrosus
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🌸flower (5)
🍎fruit (5)
🌿habit (2)

Rubus illecebrosus

Strawberry raspberry Β· Cardinal balloonberry

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–35 Β°C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
84
Observations
70

Description

Source: leafsnap

Rubus illecebrosus is a red-fruited species of Rubus that originally came from Japan (where is it called バラむチゴ, roseberry), but is also very popular in some European countries like Lithuania. Common names include balloon berry and strawberry raspberry. It has become sparingly naturalized in scattered locations in Canada, the United States, and South America.Rubus illecebrosus is a thorny shrub up to 150 cm (5 ft) tall. Leaves are pinnately compound. Flowers are produced either one at a time or in clumps of 2–3, each with 5 petals up to 18 mm (23⁄32 in) long (longer than those of most related species). Fruits are also unusually large for the genus, each oblong, red, up to 2 cm (3⁄4 in) long with 50–100 drupelets.

Care Guide

πŸ’§ Water

Once established, strawberry raspberry plants require minimal care and need about 1 inch (2.54 cm) of water each week. For plants in pots, adjust the watering based on the soil's condition. Water deeply when the top layer of soil seems dry, and make sure the soil is well-drained.

β˜€οΈ Light Partial sun

Strawberry raspberry naturally occurs in places like forest understories or rocky sites, where it grows under natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate both full sun and full shade, reflecting its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌑️ Temperature 5–35Β°C

Strawberry raspberry shows strong adaptability to different climate conditions, whether during blistering summers or frigid winters. Still, it has a preferred temperature range for proper growth. If temperatures climb too high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can cause it to die. In areas where temperatures near the lower edge of its cold tolerance, it is necessary to provide insulation to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–35Β°C
πŸ’¨ Humidity
Humidity:
πŸͺ΄ Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The Strawberry raspberry plant needs adequate nutrients to produce fruit optimally. Fertilize in early spring to encourage new growth and flower development. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, yields tastier fruit, and prevents nutrient deficiency problems such as yellowing leaves and poor fruit production.

πŸͺ΄ Pot & Repot Every 12 months
Suggested frequency: Every 12 months
βœ‚οΈ Pruning

Strawberry raspberries benefit from being pruned in early spring. Focus on removing dead or weak branches to encourage new growth. Thinning out crowded areas improves sunlight exposure and air circulation, which can increase fruit yield. To keep the plants healthy and vigorous, ensure you prune at the right time and use clean tools.

🌿 Propagating
πŸ› Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Japan

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Common Names (2)

en Strawberry raspberry
en Cardinal balloonberry