Rubus moluccanus – Wild Raspberry (seed)

Description

Australia has 8 species of native Raspberry, Rosaceae family. Native to eastern Australia, from tropical north Queensland to eastern Victoria in wet forests and rainforests. Widely distributed through Asia, Pacific Islands, India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Madagascar. Rubus moluccanus is a tall, scrambling shrub or climber which can form thickets over 10 metres in height. It has stems with stiff prickles and oval to heart-shaped leaves which can reach 250 mm in diameter in some forms. The leaf margins are finely toothed. The white or pink flowers occur in spring and summer and are followed by the bright red fruits 10 – 30 mm in diameter.(Australian Native Plants Society). 

It is a hardy plant for larger properties in a sunny position and it responds well to pruning so it can be kept to manageable proportions if regularly maintained. It requires adequate water and well drained soils to perform well. The fruit has a sharp berry-raspberry flavour, that can be quite delicious. A great feature of growing from seed is selection of superior tasting individuals and domesticating this species

Care and Cultivation of Rubus moluccanus

We have found smoke treatment to greatly benefit germination of Rubus moluccanus (Buy Smoke Treatment granules). Soak seeds in water for 24 hours and then sow in a well-draining soil. Maintain a warm temperature (20-25°C) and a moist environment, with germination generally within 6 to 12 weeks. Keep moist until germination which can vary from a few weeks to a few months. Pot on when large enough to handle. Full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Prune to shape.

20+ seeds per packet