Rocky Mountain Raspberry
Rubus deliciosus
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Rocky Mountain Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CO, NM, OK and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Rocky Mountain raspberry is a deciduous shrub that produces showy white flowers in late spring and early summer. This plant forms an attractive rounded bush and is well-adapted to growing conditions with moderate water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rocky Mountain Raspberry is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during the blooming season from May through July. The fruits that follow provide food for birds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rocky Mountain Raspberry need?
- Rocky Mountain Raspberry grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Rocky Mountain Raspberry bloom?
- Rocky Mountain Raspberry blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Rocky Mountain Raspberry native?
- Rocky Mountain Raspberry (Rubus deliciosus) is native to AZ, CO, NM, OK and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Rocky Mountain Raspberry attract?
- Rocky Mountain Raspberry draws bees and beetles.
- Is Rocky Mountain Raspberry HOA-friendly?
- Rocky Mountain Raspberry is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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