• A close-up of a ripe Rubus pedatus (Trailing Raspberry) fruit, glistening in the sunlight. The berry is a rich, translucent red, with multiple small drupelets forming a clustered, rounded shape. Surrounding the fruit, the plant’s deeply lobed green leaves create a textured backdrop, with some showing a hint of reddish tint.
  • A Rubus pedatus (Trailing Raspberry) plant growing low to the ground, displaying its delicate white flowers with five slightly curled petals. The leaves, divided into five deeply lobed leaflets, spread outward in a star-like pattern. The plant is nestled among moss and other forest-floor vegetation, reflecting its natural woodland habitat.
  • A sprawling patch of Rubus pedatus (Trailing Raspberry), its thin, trailing stems weaving through a bed of lush green foliage. The deeply lobed leaves catch the dappled sunlight, while small red berries peek through the greenery, standing out against the dense backdrop of leaves.
  • A trailing stem of Rubus pedatus (Trailing Raspberry) stretching across a moss-covered tree trunk. The plant’s thin, reddish stem contrasts with the deep green moss, while the five-lobed leaves add texture. The scene captures the plant's creeping, ground-hugging habit in a shaded forest setting.
1 4

Wild About Flowers

Rubus pedatus - Trailing Raspberry

Rubus pedatus - Trailing Raspberry

$27.00 CAD
$27.00 CAD
Sale Sold out
Product Options

Trailing Raspberry, also known as Strawberry Leaf Raspberry Vine, produces delicate, five-petaled white flowers in spring, which give way to bright red, edible berries that are a favorite of birds and wildlife. The flowers attract native bees, such as mining bees, and hoverflies, which assist in pollination. With its trailing habit and finely toothed green leaves, this hardy native also grows well in containers in shaded spaces. It is ideal for woodland gardens, food forests, restoration projects, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

Trailing Raspberry is a low-growing, spreading perennial that thrives in shaded forests and moist, rich, well-drained soils, making it an excellent ground cover for naturalized and self-sustaining landscapes. Deer may browse the foliage, but the plant's trailing, spreading habit allows it to persist despite grazing.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Experienced
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Moderate/Fast
Age to First Bloom: 2-3+

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

Edible & Medicinal Info Disclaimer

The Edible & Medicinal information on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be acted on without thorough research and professional guidance. We are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of or misidentification of plants.

View full details

Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seed packs are currently unavailable.

Light Conditions

  • Part Shade
  • Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Rich
  • Loam

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Spreading

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Fast
  • Aggressive

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Berries
  • Fall Color
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Moderate
  • Sheltered

Distribution Info

Trailing Raspberry is native to coastal and montane regions of western Canada where it occurs in AB with strong populations in BC and the northwestern US. It thrives in cool, moist environments, such as shaded coniferous forests, coastal rainforests, streambanks, and montane meadows and forests.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

The berries of Rubus pedatus are edible and were traditionally harvested by Indigenous peoples for fresh eating, though they are less common and more delicate than other raspberries. The plant was occasionally used in medicinal teas for digestive health. No known toxic properties are associated with the plant.