PlantFiles: Black Raspberry, Wild Black Raspberry, Black-Cap, Thimbleberry Rubus occidentalis
It's time to read and vote for your favorite article in the 2013 Write-Off Contest! The four finalist's articles are featured in the May 13 newsletter and can be found through this link. Hurry! Voting ends May 18.
You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
Login
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
On Jan 12, 2010, theNobody14161 from Kalamazoo, MI wrote:
A plant with good food attached to it. Has some thorns that arent too bad. It can compete fairly decently, and berried nicely in a woods next to my house until garlic mustard annihilated it.
On Oct 15, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:
Zone 4 hardy for sure - they are very common in Anoka Country Minnesota in sandy soil - their fruits change from red to almost black, giving them the look of blackberries, giving them that name. They will grow in shade or sun, rooting themselves by having their top fall over and touch the ground. They fruits much better in more sun but they seem to resent being in too open an environment in the wild, prefering woodland edge and opening. Maybe they root poorly in thick grasses? Hard to tell about zone 3a - maybe they thrive in areas with more neutral or basic soil, with 3b a maybe - other raspberries species and allies like thimbleberry seem to replace them further north at least in Minnesota.
On Feb 19, 2008, GojiGirl from Newport Center, VT wrote:
these plants grow very well in the wild, i have picked large berries from these plants. i love the unique flavor of the berries, very sweet and refreshing. i think that this plant is a wonder and i have never seen the berries sold in a grocery store here.
On Nov 5, 2007, creekwalker from Benton County, MO (Zone 5a) wrote:
My home is surrounded by woods with these plants grwoing all around and I love them! The fruit is usually pretty sour, but they make great jellies, syrups, etc. They self spread, but do not seem to be terribly invasive. I wouldn't mind more of them! Great food for the animals too!
On Sep 28, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) wrote:
Also known as Jewel Black Raspberry. This is a vigorous, erect plant that adapts well to many areas. It grows in zones 5 - 8. Plants are resistant to disease and are consistently productive.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
2 vendors have this plant for sale.
