Rubus irenaeus (Bigleaf Raspberry)

Family:  Rosaceae Zone: 7 - 9 Natural Range:  China Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich Light: Part shade Height: 6'  Bloom Time:  Summer Attributes:  Evergreen.  Large rounded leaves with frilly edges.  Underside of leaf starts of bright white and turns a light brown.  Trailing, ground-cover like growth.  White flowers, Raspberry like fruit.  Notes:  Rubus irenaeus works well when planted on a slope or raised bed or rockery to allow the long tendril-like stems to cascade down.  Like other Rubus when kept well watered and given rich soil can be quite fast growing and should be pruned to keep smaller. Pot Size:  1 Gallon Pot