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What is this plant #870416

Asked May 28, 2024, 12:43 PM EDT

This plant or bush is spreading rather fast. what is it. I mowed some of them downthis early spring but they are still growing

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

It looks like you have raspberry patch growing near you. 

They are wonderful fruit but do need management. They will travel and take over a large area if you let them. If you are interested in harvesing the fruit, you will probably want to manage them in rows so that they are accessible. 

The roots run about 12 inches deep so be aware of that if you are trying to rein them in.

https://extension.umn.edu/fruit/growing-raspberries-home-garden#:~:text=Raspberries%20belong%20to%20a%20large,don't%20make%20red%20pigment.

Deb Reierson Replied May 30, 2024, 11:39 AM EDT
Thanks. What's best way to get them managed 

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The Question Asker Replied May 30, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT

They are difficult to manage because they have very deep roots. You don’t say how large this area is but mowing it will keep the plants from photosynthesizing and eventually weaken them. You could use a weed eater or hedge trimmer. You will want to prune them all the way to the ground. 

Otherwise you can dig them out but that is major work. 

Deb Reierson Replied May 31, 2024, 9:57 PM EDT
Thanks for the advice. 

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The Question Asker Replied May 31, 2024, 10:51 PM EDT

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