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Rubus cissoides Bush lawyer Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Rubus cissoides plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush lawyer. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rubus cissoides Common Name: Bush lawyer Family: Rosaceae Author: Cunn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 4 Mature Width: Habitat: Forests from lowland to montane areas throughout New Zealand[44].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most fertile soils[182]. Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 11, 200].
This species is not very hardy in Britain[1], it succeeds outdoors only in the mildest areas of the country and even there it requires the protection of a warm sunny wall[11].
A vigorous grower, it can easily swamp nearby plants[219].
Plants are sometimes erroneously labelled as R. australis[219].
The adult and juvenile forms of this plant are quite distinct from each other[11].
Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
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