High ornamental value with pink flowers and maple-like leaves. Native to rocky, shaded banks and very adaptable. Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Best pruned in late winter after extreme cold. Attracts birds and pollinators.

Height : 5-7 feet Spread : 4-5 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to moist

Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 3-8

Leaves : Large, soft green maple-like leaves turn yellow in the fall. Fragrant, licorice scented foliage

Stem : Unique thorn-less raspberry with hairy stems

Flower : Fragrant pinkish-purple flowers from June to September

Fruit : Red berries are edible and can be used in jellies, pies, etc. However, not very palatable as they are tart, dry and very seedy. Enjoyed by birds

Habit : Fast growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub forms an upright, spreading but open mound. It tends to be leggy