Species: Rubus occidentalis
(rue'bus ok-sih-den-ta'lis)
Blackcap Raspberry
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
The few straight cultivars of this species are listed below. That said there are many hybrids of this species with R. idaeus. Essentially any of the agriculturally planted black or purple raspberries on the market have R. occidentalis as a parent. This plant is an aggressive native that produces delicious black fruits and is not susceptible to juglone (a growth inhibitor produced by Juglans species) unlike red raspberries.
'Bristol', 'Jewel', 'Munger'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
3' - 6' (to 10')
Deciduous
suckering shrub
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
thorns; edible fruit
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native of Eastern N. America
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
