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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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