Marcus, Joseph A.
Rubus trivialis Michx.
Dewberry, Southern dewberry
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
A sprawling
shrub with woody, tangled stems.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Size Notes: 2
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MD , MS , MO , NC , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA
Native Distribution: Maryland south to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas.
Native Habitat: Swamps, Flood plains, bottomland
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Dry
Conditions Comments: Startling white 1 flowers followed by small berries grace the the mounds of arching canes this plant produces. The berries are favored for pies and jam. Will grow a small thicket of canes.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Cover, Fruit-birds, Fruit-mammals
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Last Update: 2007-01-01
