Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits. ‘Malling Jewel’ is an early to midsummer cropper with a compact growth habit making it ideal for the smaller garden. Delicious, medium-sized red berries are reliably produced. Plant in a sheltered location in full sun.