Description
Wild Raspberry
Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus (syn. Rubus strigosus)
Add a productive edible native to your landscape with Wild Raspberry (Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus), the North American red raspberry, found throughout British Columbia. Its sweet red berries are a beloved wild harvest for people and wildlife alike.
Wild Raspberry is well adapted to the varied soils of Interior BC and tolerates both sun and partial shade. Its white flowers, arching canes, and flavourful berries make it excellent for edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, and thickets.
Growing naturally in clearings, forest edges, and disturbed ground, this vigorous shrub spreads to form productive thickets that feed pollinators, birds, and people through the summer.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and much of Canada, distinct from the introduced European raspberry
- Sweet, flavourful red edible berries
- White spring flowers for pollinators
- Spreads to form productive thickets
- Adaptable to sun and partial shade
- Supports pollinators and berry-eating birds
- Ideal for edible and pollinator plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)
Spread: 1 to 2 m (3 to 6.5 ft)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, rich, well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Wild Raspberry’s flowers are an excellent nectar source for native bees and butterflies, and its berries feed birds and small mammals. Its spreading canes provide cover and stabilize disturbed ground. This species supports pollinator habitat and edible native plantings.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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