Rubus spectabilis

Common Name:
Salmonberry
Plant Type:
Deciduous shrub
Family:
Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
6 feet or more
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Rose pink
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Native from Alaska to California, salmonberry is a thicketing shrub of moist slopes. Prickly stems are erect to arching; spring flowers are bright pink. Fruits resemble blackberries, but mature to a light red color. They are attractive to birds and mammals. As it spreads readily in fertile soil, this shrub is not recommended for small gardens. Cool sun to shade, moderate water.