Rubus probus Atherton Raspberry
 
An edible native bush food the Rubus probus Atherton Raspberry makes a beautiful and delicious addition to any garden including edible gardens.
 
Height: 1–3 m, depending on growing conditions and support
 
Width: 1–2.5 m or more; can spread considerably if left unmanaged
 
Sun: Full sun to part shade
 
Light requirements: Prefers a sunny position for strong growth and fruiting; tolerates some part shade
 
Water: Moderate to high; requires adequate moisture, particularly during establishment and fruiting
 
Soil: Well-drained, moisture-retentive soils; performs well in loamy and sandy-loam soils
 
Maintenance: Moderate. A vigorous grower with prickly, scrambling canes, so regular pruning is recommended to maintain manageable proportions and encourage productive growth.
 
Hardiness: Hardy once established in suitable conditions
 
Growth habit: Large, scrambling shrub with arching, prickly canes
 
Flowering: Spring to summer, followed by bright red edible berries
 
Fruit: Juicy pink to bright-red berries with a distinctive raspberry flavour
 
Uses: Bush food garden, edible garden, habitat planting, wildlife garden, larger gardens, productive landscaping and revegetation
 
Habitat: Naturally occurs in tropical forests and rainforests of eastern Queensland, including the Atherton region, and is associated with rainforest and forest-edge environments. 
 
Wildlife value: Provides food and habitat within the garden, with fruit attractive to birds and flowers supporting pollinating insects.
 
🌿 Talulah Growing Note
 
Rubus probus is best given room to grow. Its vigorous, scrambling nature makes it particularly suited to larger gardens, productive habitat plantings and areas where it can be supported or managed by regular pruning. Its delicious native berries make it a wonderful addition to a garden where biodiversity and bush food can grow together. 
 
Edible fruit • Australian native • Wildlife friendly • Vigorous grower • Habitat creating 🍓🌿