Salmonberry - bundle of 5 bareroot plants

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)

Sold as:  WW, 1-0, 12”+ bareroot

The beautiful orange and pink berries are ripe in mid-summer and are edible for humans and wildlife. The branches and leaves are grazed on by deer and rabbits. The density of growth of this plant allows for habitat and protection for small animals. Salmonberry can be found in moist areas such as along streams and the edges of woodland regions.

Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Orange/Pink colored berries
Light Requirements:  Full sun to shade.
Water Requirements:  Moist, well-draining soil
Ease of Growing:  Easy
Growth Rate:  Rapid
Bloom Time: Early bloom
Spreads:  Root runners/ rhizomes
Type of support: Wildlife, pollinators, rain gardens, riparian.  
Edible: The berries are edible.
Mature Height:  12 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet

USDA NRCS Plant Guide  

Photo Credit:  Ashley Smithers,