Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rubus occidentalis Black Raspberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Climbing / Twining, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Black Raspberry is a vigorous growing, upright shrubby climber with thorny shoots. A mid season berry that can be harvested from late Summer to Autumn. It produces an abundance of medium sized red berries that have excellent flavour, the fruit can be eaten fresh or used in cooking or preserving.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: High
Water Usage: High
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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