Rubus occidentalis ‘Jewel’

Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel' is known as the black raspberry.

Rubus occidentalis ‘Jewel’ is known as the black raspberry. It is a species closely related to the normal raspberry but with shiny black fruit that look like small blackberries but still tastes like a raspberry. It is summer-bearing. Enjoy the berries fresh or use them in jams and pies.

Common Name:  Black Raspberry - [Citrus Pre-Order]

Family:  Rosaceae (The Rose Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Black

Benefits:  Bees Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Disturbed areas, meadows, near streams and lakes, and along trails and roadways across much of eastern North America.

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