Wineberry.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 9 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a sunny spot with well draining soil to encourage the best fruit production. Keep an eye on the canes, as they can root wherever they touch the ground. Prune away old canes that have already fruited to keep the plant tidy.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy during the growing season.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.

Poda

Cut back canes that have finished fruiting in late summer or autumn.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate the root system.

Suelo

Loamy, moist, well drained

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-25 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not toxic, but the stems are covered in sharp, glandular prickles that can cause skin irritation.

Niños

The stems are covered in sharp prickles that can scratch children, so keep them away from play areas.

Alérgenos por contacto

The glandular hairs on the stems can cause mechanical irritation to sensitive skin.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

Wash fruit thoroughly to remove any debris or potential contaminants from the sticky hairs.

Cómo identificarla

• Reddish stems covered in fine hairs
• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Bright red, edible berry clusters
• White flowers with reddish sepals

Altura

1,5 a 3m

Anchura

1,5 a 3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

red, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Raspberry cane blight — A fungal infection that causes lesions on the canes and can kill fruit-bearing branches.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from new growth and can spread viral diseases.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut back old fruiting canes to the ground in late autumn. Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme temperature fluctuations.

En maceta

It is not recommended for containers due to its vigorous, sprawling nature and sharp prickles.

Plant in areas where you can easily contain its spread, as it roots wherever canes touch the ground.

Buenas compañeras

• Amelanchier — They share similar soil requirements and provide layered habitat.
• Wild Bergamot — It attracts pollinators that help with fruit set.

Especies parecidas

• Rubus occidentalis — It has a similar growth habit but produces black fruit.
• Raspberry — It is a close relative with similar cultural needs.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Rubus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern Asia

Conservación

This species is considered invasive in many parts of North America and should be managed carefully.

It thrives in forest edges and disturbed areas where it can climb over other vegetation to reach sunlight.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides shelter for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary fruit, wildlife habitat, hedgerows

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is wineberry invasive?

Yes, it is considered invasive in many regions because it outcompetes native plants.

How do I prune it?

Remove the canes that have already fruited in late summer to encourage new growth.

De dónde viene el nombre

The species name phoenicolasius comes from Greek words meaning purple-red and hairy, referring to the stems.

Bueno saberlo

• The fruit is often called wineberry because of its deep red color.
• The stems are covered in reddish, glandular hairs that give the plant a fuzzy appearance.
• It is a member of the rose family.
• The fruit is softer and more delicate than standard raspberries.
• It spreads by rooting at the tips of the canes.