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Deam's dewberry

Rubus deamii

Deam's dewberry (Rubus deamii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 6"–1'. Blooms Mar–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, PA, TN, WV
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–9a
Mature size
6"–1'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Mar–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Deam's dewberry (Rubus deamii) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 6"–1'. Blooms Mar–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, deam's dewberry pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).

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