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Rubus spectabilis

Species

Also called salmonberry

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Rubus spectabilis
Photo: Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination365 days

“365 days from seed to your first harvest.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Days to maturity365 days

“365 days from seed to your first harvest. Time your whole season around it — sow, feed and pick dates all key off this one number.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Germination temperature34 °F

“Cold-stratify seeds at 34 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 to 120 days.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

WaterModerate

from Rubus · “Water Needs Moderate” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Soil pH5–6.5

“Plant in rich, humus-laden soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Height36–72 in

from Rubus · “Height 3-6 feet” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Propagationrhizome division, tip layering, softwood cuttings

“Salmonberry propagates most easily by rhizome division in early spring or by tip layering in autumn.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Transplantfall or early spring

“Container-grown plants establish best when planted in fall or early spring.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Ready whenberries are mild and juicy, best eaten fresh or in preserves shortly after picking

“The berries are mild and juicy, best eaten fresh or in preserves shortly after picking.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Edible partsberries

“The berries are mild and juicy, best eaten fresh or in preserves shortly after picking.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

Toxicitynot toxic

from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Pestshummingbirds

“Hummingbirds are important pollinators for this early-blooming species.” — Can You Grow Salmonberry? Zones 5-9, Fruit in ~1 year

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