Scientific name: Rubus pentalobus ‘Emerald Carpet’
Synonym: R. calycinoides
Family: ROSACEAE
Common names: “Creeping raspberry”
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub, used as groundcover
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9
Light: Full sun – part shade, handles bright full shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Average soil, will spread better with good fertility
Moisture: Well drained, tolerant of some drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 4-12″ W 3-5′ , fast growing
Leaf and Stem shape: Thick, neatly rounded and formed leaves, with bronzy undersides and autumn color that persists through the winter
Flower: Small, white flowers sometimes followed by red fruits, doesn’t fruit often
Pruning: None required, can be cut back if it has outgrown its place
Maintenance: Low, can plant and walk away and it will survive
Landscape use: Groundcover, banks and slopes, erosion control, containers
Propagate: By layering and easily from cuttings
Pests & Disease: May be affected by anthracnose or powdery mildew
*Deer resistant
Comments: Very small edible berries, nice fall colour, native to Taiwan
