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Plants for Wildlife -
Fruiting
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Red rasberry  Red Rasberry (Rubus idaeus) plants are broadly distributed throughout North America; most often found in open woodlands and streamsides growing from 3 - 5 feet tall. The juicy, red fruits ripen in July and August, and are very tasty to humans and birds. They are very low-maintenance plants, that prefer full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions; though they prefer moderate moisture.
Black rasberry  Black Rasberry (Rubus occidentalis) has small, greenish-white petals that start appearing in late May to early June followed by their edible fruits appearing between July and August. They are most often found in forest or grove clearings, disturbed sites such as road crossings, woodland edges, or abandoned farm fields. The fruits are thought to be consumed by more that 150 species of birds and animals... including humans.
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