Rubus niveus (Mysore Raspberry) - Video 2
Botanical names: Rubus niveus, Rubus albescens
Common names: Mysore Raspberry, Ceylon Raspberry,Hill Raspberry
Family: Rosaceae
Origin: Southern Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 7-11
Cold tolerance: 10°F
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Raspberry
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsTropical Raspberry Mysore (Rubus albescens x niveus)
Learn more about
Rubus albescens (niveus). Origin: India, Malaysia. Unlike common raspberries from up North that can not tolerate tropical heat, Mysore Tropical Raspberry grows very well in hot humid climates. It grows very fast into a scrambling shrub with flexible stems and tends to bloom and fruit throughout the year. The fruit is red when unripe and purple black when ripe, very juicy and sweet. The clusters contain as many as couple dozen fruit. It is also a very ornamental plant because it has almost white canes and the leaves are green above and whitish underneath. The plant is cold hardy to upper 20s F; young plants are more cold sensitive. Great to grow in large containers and will produce large amounts of fruit. Good drainage is essential for good growth.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot