• Bright red, ripe Rubus moluccanus (Native Raspberry) fruit hanging on a branch in a garden setting, surrounded by green leaves with slight browning at the edges. Perfect for Australian native gardens.
  • Rubus moluccanus (Native Raspberry) plant in bloom, featuring white flowers and unripe green fruit clusters. A beautiful addition to native Australian gardens for attracting pollinators.
  • Healthy Rubus moluccanus (Native Raspberry) plant with vibrant green leaves, showing the characteristic serrated edges and red-tinged stems. Ideal for cultivating native raspberry varieties in Australia.
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Native Raspberry (Rubus moluccanus)

Native Raspberry (Rubus moluccanus)

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Why we love this plant!

Native Raspberry is a vigorous, scrambling shrub that produces small, edible red fruits enjoyed by birds, small mammals, and humans alike. Thriving in the subtropical climate of South East Queensland, it grows well in open woodlands and forest edges, providing essential food and shelter for local wildlife. Its sprawling habit makes it excellent for erosion control on slopes and disturbed areas. The plant’s thorny branches also offer protection for nesting birds. With its drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types, Native Raspberry is a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens while contributing to a resilient backyard ecosystem.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods.
  • Once established, it exhibits some drought tolerance.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Generally, fertilisation is not necessary, as the plant thrives in a variety of soil conditions.

Pruning preferences:

  • Regular pruning can help manage its vigorous growth and prevent it from becoming invasive.

Good to Know:

  • Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, provided they are well-draining.
  • The plant can spread via runners that root upon contact with the soil, potentially forming dense thickets.
  • Birds are attracted to the red fruits and aid in seed dispersal.

Plant Details
Common uses: Edible, Bush tucker, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Erosion control, Robust/Hardy, Textural interest, Understory planting, and Trailing plant
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to eastern Australia, Rubus moluccanus thrives in wet forests and rainforests from tropical north Queensland to eastern Victoria. It is commonly found along rainforest edges, in secondary forests, thickets, near beaches, and on riverbanks, favouring moist, well-drained soils. Beyond Australia, its range extends through the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, inhabiting elevations up to 2,100 metres in regions like the Himalayas.
Leaf information: Large, soft green leaves with a distinct lobed shape and serrated edges.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture, but adapts to loamy, sandy, or clay soils if drainage is adequate. Thrives in slightly acidic to neutral conditions and benefits from organic matter in the soil.
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