Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic'
Common Name: "Double salmonberry"
Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Rosaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Sunlight: Sun to semi-shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Humus-rich, fertile Moisture: Even moisture Plant Height x Width: 6-8' x 6' Leaf: Ovate, double serate, pinnate edges Flower: Reddish-purple double flowers, sterile Bloom Time: Early spring Bloom Size: Medium Maintenance: Prune suckers Landscape use: Woodland gardens, wet areas Pest and Disease: Generally pest and disease free Native Range: Straight species native to Pacific Northwest Planting Instructions: Plant where it can be restricted to avoid spreading Propagation: Hardwood cuttings, layering, division Comments: Soft, yellow to red berries on straight species in Spring, generally first fruit of season. Winter ID: Light brown, satiny bark and scattered weak spines on perennial canes |