Rubus pentalobus

Rubus hayata-koidzumii is probably better known by the (illegitimate) synonym Rubus calycinoides or as Creeping Raspberry. It is a low-growing member of the genus Rubus which also includes better known edibles such as the blackberry, raspberry, boysenberry, and thimbleberry.
== History ==
Originally from Taiwan where it grows at high elevations.Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
== Uses ==
Plants are sometimes used to form a low growing, non-invasive, semi-evergreen to evergreen ground cover.Washington State University: Rubus calycinoidesPerennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
== Fruit/Flower ==
Like other plants in this genus, creeping raspberries bear aggregate fruits. What this means is that each "fruit" is actually a cluster of small fruit-like parts (pistils) connected together into one mass. 
Creeping raspberry fruits are similar in appearance to blackberries or red raspberries, but differ in that their color is yellow to orangish-red. The edible fruits follow white flowers which are borne in early summer.Washington State University: Rubus calycinoides
== Pests/Diseases ==
There are no known pests or diseases which affect the creeping raspberry.Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoidesWashington State University: Rubus calycinoides
== Other names ==
The names Rubus pentalobusOregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides and Rubus rolfeiWestern Kentucky University: Rubus calycinoides are sometimes used in place of R. hayata-koidzumii or R. calycinoides. There are a number of other common names including "Crinkle-leaf Creeper",Oregon State University Department of Horticulture: Rubus calycinoides "Taiwanese Creeping Rubus", and "Creeping Bramble", Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides but the plant is also often simply referred to by cultivar names such as 'Emerald Carpet'.Perennial Ground Covers by David S. MacKenzie: Rubus calycinoides
 
==Synonyms==
R. calycinoides
==Common Names==
Creeping Raspberry
==Requirements==
*Soil should be well drained
*Prefers Sun, but will accept partial shade
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==Characteristics==
*Thrives in zones 7-9
*Plant height - no more than 6 inches
*Deer resistent
==References==
Category:Groundcovers
Category:Perennials
Category:Drought Resistant