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Rubus hispidus

creeping dewberry, bristly dewberry

Swamp dewberry is a charming sight in swales, ditches, and open woods throughout the Northeast. With a running, ground-covering habit as opposed to an upright one, this little plant hugs the ground, producing delicate five-petaled flowers that later yield an astringent fruit. This doesn't deter birds and small mammals who eat them anyway.

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Height: 1-3 in
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Spring Bloom
Summer Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Compaction Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Massing
Groundcover
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


creeping dewberry - Rubus hispidus from Native Plant Trust
creeping dewberry - Rubus hispidus from Native Plant Trust
creeping dewberry - Rubus hispidus from Native Plant Trust