Wineberry
€14.95
Japanese Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius) is offered here as a young plant — sold bare-root from November to March and as a potted plant the rest of the year. A hardy deciduous fruiting shrub reaching 1.5 to 2.5 m tall, it has arching, bristly reddish stems and green leaves with silvery undersides. Small pale flowers in summer are followed by glossy red berries, held in sticky red calyces before ripening, with a sweet, bright, raspberry-like flavour good fresh or in jams, sauces, and desserts. Like other Rubus species, it roots where arching stems touch the ground, making it useful for productive thickets or informal edible hedging. An unusual, ornamental, and wildlife-friendly choice for Irish and UK forest gardens and fruit borders.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Water well during dry spells, especially while establishing, and mulch each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Train arching stems along a fence or wires for easier picking, or allow space for natural spread. After fruiting, cut out old canes at ground level and tie in strong new growth for next year's crop.
