Yellow Himalayan Raspberry Live Plant (Rubus ellipticus)

(Rubus ellipticus) commonly known as Shunghushii in golden evergreen raspberry, golden Himalayan raspberry, or yellow Himalayan raspberry, is an Asian species of thorny fruiting shrub in the rose family. It is native to China, Nepal, the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, and the Philippines. The stems only produce leaves, and do not flower, in their first year of growth, forming flowering branches in their second year. The orange to yellow fruits can be eaten raw Fruit raw o A good raspberry-like flavour and Sweet with a pleasant blend of acidity. The golden yellow fruit is about 10mm in diameter. The fruit contains about 10.9% sugars, 1.1% protein, 0.5% ash, 0.55 pectin. The fruit is a good source of micronutrients such as anthocyanins, phenols, flavonoids and vitamin C. They have a moderate to good antioxidant activity and make an excellent, healthful addition to the diet.

Common Name: Shunghushii , golden evergreen raspberry, golden Himalayan raspberry, or yellow Himalayan raspberry,

Botanical Name: Rubus ellipticus

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate