Salmonberry

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A native, deciduous, woody perennial that is related to raspberries and features orange or red berries on tall, branching stems. Salmonberry fruits are juicy, with a mild, sweet fl avour, and can be eaten fresh or preserved. The leaves of this bramble can be made into tea and the young shoots peeled and eaten like asparagus. The colourful berries in early summer are preceded by equally colourful, bright pink flowers in early spring, a favourite source of food for hummingbirds and native bees. Common names: Salmonberry Edible: Fruit, flowers, young leavesHarvest timing: Fruit in May/June, leaves in spring Scientific name: Rubus spectabilisLight requirements: Full sun to part shadeFull-grown size: 3-12' tall x 3-5' wideHardiness: Zones 4-8Pollination: Self-fertile Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, berries attract birds and other wildlife.Origin: Native to western North America.Noteworthy: Spreads via rhizomes. The fruits of the salmonberry plant exhibit polymorphism: the berries are often either red in colour or a yellow-orange colour. Show more