A salmonberry plant is a thick shrub with a height of 3 to 12 feet. It belongs to the rose family and has woody stems covered with thorns. In winter, the twigs have a golden-brown or rust color.

These native plants are easy to grow in the Willamette Valley, and the berries can be made into jams, jellies and sauces, or eaten right off the bush. ... Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis): ...

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The oddly-named salmonberry is a brilliant way for those with small gardens to grow a decent fruit crop while not compromising on flowers and good looks. News you can trust since 1849.

These plants never reach more than 12 inches off the ground, ... Usually found near streams, salmonberry bears small raspberry-looking fruit on a sturdy shrub that can grow to 12 feet.

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis): If you want a part of your yard to look genuinely natural, plant salmonberry. Its tall woody stems are a hallmark of Pacific Northwest woodlands.

Salmonberries make good snacks too. When fresh, dip the individual salmonberries in your favorite yogurt and freeze them on a tray. You might have to use a small spoon to cover the berry entirely.