photo: Cleveland Metroparks
Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius)
 Cleveland Metroparks |
 Cleveland Metroparks |
Form:
Deciduous tree, 50+ feet tall, wide variety of moisture and light conditions.
Leaves:
Opposite, 4 to 6 inches across, 5-7 lobes, juice milky, few large teeth.
Fruits & Seeds:
Late spring, green to tan, double samara with 2 widely spread "wings".
Similar Species:
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Tier 3 - Presence is of Interest
The species that occur in this tier are likely ornamental escapes. It is not known whether they are established and/or spreading within Cleveland Metroparks. The ecological impact is poorly known for these species.
Action: The presence of these plants should be recorded by approximating the number of plants. Initial population numbers are likely small.
