Rubus occidentalis
Common name: Black Raspberry
One of our native and delicious raspberry species. In nature it grows in moist areas in our woodlands and savannas, but it does well on disturb soil as long as it is not too dry. Use as high ground-cover on exposed sites to get the best color from the stems in the fall. The more sun it gets, the more fruit it will set.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Dence Growth Form, Shrubby/Clump, Vining, Low branched, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 5 Feet
- Mature width
- 7 Feet
- Max height
- 7 Feet
- Max width
- 13 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit