Rubus parvifolius

Small-leaf Bramble, Native Raspberry

Scrambling prickly shrub or trailer, new growth downy.

Additional information

• FamilyRosaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.6-1 m x 0.5-2 m
• Plant groupingClimbers & creepers
• LeavesBright green wrinkled divided leaves, downy white below. 3-5 egg-shaped leaflets 1-4 cm x 1-3.5 cm, margins lobed to deeply toothed. Stalks prickly.
• Flower colourDeep pink
• Flowering timeOctober to December
• FlowersShort terminal bunches or single axillary flowers to 15 mm wide. Edible red berries December to April.
• Bird attractingFruit
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to dryish well drained soils in forests, riparian scrubs and woodland. Frost tolerant. Semi-shade to dappled shade.
• Garden useA hardy scrambler which can be pruned. Grow under established trees. Excellent habitat plant.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
• Aboriginal Use Food - fruit; leaves - medicine

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