Rubus spinosissimus
Care, watering, light and tips for Rubus spinosissimus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Rubus spinosissimus
Rubus spinosissimus, known as 'Ronce très épineuse' (very spiny bramble), is a wild bramble from the Rosaceae family, notable for its densely spiny stems. It produces small white or pink flowers followed by edible black fruits, similar to blackberries. It is ideal for creating defensive hedges or for revegetating degraded areas, adding a rustic and natural touch to the landscape.
Native range
Europe, Northwest Africa and temperate Asia
Care tips
This bramble is highly adaptable and prefers full sun or partial shade. It tolerates a wide range of soils, though it prefers well-drained and slightly acidic ones. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, and it is quite drought-tolerant once established. A common mistake is not pruning old canes after fruiting, which can reduce fruit production the following year.
How to save a dying Rubus spinosissimus
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or spotted leaves, dry and brittle stems, lack of flowering or fruiting.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not waterlogged soil), prune dry branches, ensure enough sun.
- What kills it
- Prolonged drought or constant waterlogging, lack of nutrients.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's a resilient plant. With proper care, it can recover if damage isn't extreme.