This climber to scrambling shrub has arching prickly stems that form a low bun habit. The lobed bright green leaves have toothed edges and the rose-like white flower appear in clusters during spring followed by edible red fruits.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Rubus moluccanus var. trilobus is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to the Northern Territory and New South Wales. 

It prefers a well drained, moderatly fertile moist light soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

Wild Raspberry is not commonly cultivated in domestic gardens or parks but it is found on rainforest fringes and in woodlands. The fruit is food for the Aborigines and has been used in herbal medicine. It can be grown in pots and tubs or planted along borders as a bird haven. It established in 1 to 2 years and may become a weed. ID 1057

Rubus (RUB-us) moluccanus (mol-yoo-KAN-us)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family