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Russian White Mulberry vs Dewberry (Dwarf Raspberry)

Rubus pubescens

Morus alba tatarica

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Dewberry (Dwarf Raspberry)
Russian White Mulberry

Dewberry (Rubus pubescens) is a native, low-growing perennial that spreads by creeping stems to form a natural groundcover. In spring, it bears small white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by bright red edible berries resembling tiny raspberries. They are an important food source for birds and mammals.

Widespread across Canada, Dewberry serves as a larval host plant for butterflies such as the Spring Azure (Celastrina ladon), adding to its ecological value. It is a suitable choice for naturalization, pollinator gardens, habitat plantings, and ecological restoration projects.

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Dewberry (Dwarf Raspberry) Quick Facts

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, trailing
Spreading: stolons - medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: reddish or purplish
Flowers: small, white
Flowers: white
Bloom time: late spring to early summer
Berries: red, edible
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Flavor: light sweet taste
Harvest: mid-summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Other Names: creeping red raspberry, dwarf raspberry, dwarf red blackberry, dwarf red raspberry, trailing raspberry