Genus Species: Rubus parvifolius    
Common / Product Name: Native Raspberry

Habit:   SMALL SHRUB (SS) and CLIMBER (C)

Available Sizes
  Tube

Height x Width: 0.6 - 1m x 0.5 - 0.2m

Pruning:   Light Medium

Frost Tolerance:   High

Coastal Tolerance:   High

Clay & Heavy Soil Tolerance:   Medium / Well Drained

Drought Tolerance:   Low

Origin:   Australian Plant

Evergreen:   Yes

Flowering:  starts: Spring / ends: Summer

Flower Colour:   Small pink flowers and edible, red, aggregate fruits.

Irrigation:   Very hardy, little water once established, resistant to salt spray.

Lower Temperatures: Temperatures as low as -3°C to -7°C for short periods. Grows best as understory to shelter from frost.

Upper Temperatures: Temperatures to the Mid 30's°C to Low 40's°C.

Fertilising: Use a slow release fertilizer annually.

Environment:   Plants selected suitable for Melbourne surrounds and southern states of Australia.