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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Rubus glaucus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion). The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - raw or cooked[196]. Rich, tart and very juicy, they are superior in flavour and quality to most cultivated blackberries and raspberries[196]. Similar to a loganberry in terms of taste and utility. The fruit is up to 3cm long[196].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Dye Dye
Because the plant has a resistance to cane-spot disease (Mycosphaerella rubi) and also has potential for improving the quality of other fruits, this species is crossed with Rubus cultivars in breeding programmes[317
].
This species could be useful in hybridization programmes with American and European blackberries and raspberries, but it is susceptible to some N. American raspberry diseases[196
].
A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit[168
].
Special Uses
Food Forest
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Cultivation details
Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[1, 11, 200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Often cultivated in S. America for its edible fruit[196]. Yields of up to 20 tonnes per hectare are achieved in S. America[196]. This species could be useful in hybridization programmes with American and European blackberries and raspberries, but it is susceptible to some N. American raspberry diseases[196]. Closely related to R. occidentalis[200]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - requires stratification and is best sown in early autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires one month stratification at about 3°c and is best sown as early as possible in the year. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a cold frame. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Tip layering in July. Plant out in autumn. Division in early spring or just before leaf-fall in the autumn[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Mora de Castilla, Andes-berry, Mora, Andes black raspberry,
Native Range
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Huánuco,
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Benth.
Botanical References
200
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