Black Raspberry

Black Raspberry - Rubus occidentalis Black Raspberry is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It is commonly found in the Appalachian Mountains where it naturally grows in a woodland environment. However, it particularly likes disturbed areas and roadsides. The canes can grow to 6 ft long and will start out erect but then arch toward the ground as they mature. If unmanage, it will develop large colonies of canes, each covered in compound leaves of either a palmate or pinnate arrangement. During autumn, the foliage becomes yellow and, once defoliated, the brown to reddish canes are exposed throughout the winter. Plant Details - Black Raspberry Family: Rosaceae Hardiness Zones: 4–8 Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade Water Needs: Moderate Height: 3–6 ft Spread: 4–8 ft Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Color: White Fruit: Black Wildlife Value: Fruits are consumed by birds and mammals The flower buds of the Black Raspberry are rose-like