Black Raspberry
Fruits
Intermediate
Perennial

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis

Photo: Dmitriy Bochkov · CC BY

About Plant: Black Raspberry

Cold-hardy bramble producing intensely flavored dark berries on second-year canes.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular
SoilRich, well-drained (5.5-6.5)
Spacing30-36 inches
Height4-6 feet
Time to Harvest1-2 years
Planting DepthCrown at soil level
Germination TimeVariable

Expert Growing Tips

Trellis canes and remove spent floricanes after harvest.