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