Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Raspberry
boxberry
In German
Himbeere
boxberry
In French
Framboise
boxberry
In Spanish
Frambuesa
boxberry
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
boxberry
In Portuguese
Framboesa
boxberry
In Polish
Malina
boxberry
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Burning
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Raspberry and Boxberry
Season and care of Raspberry and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Boxberry Physical Information
Raspberry and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Boxberry are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raspberry and Boxberry
Care of Raspberry and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.