Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) ROO-bus ox-ee-den-TAL-is |
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| Family | Rosaceae |
| Why Like | Raspberry thickets have spread in the past decade to cover most of Crow Island Woods' forest floor with dense thickets. The upside: yummy raspberries in late summer. The downside: very prickly! |
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| Named Cultivars | Rubus occidentalis 'Black Jewel', Rubus occidentalis 'Cumberland' |
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| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial |
| Mature Size | 5 - 10 feet tall. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium - Wet: |
| Zones | 3a - 7b |
| Bloom Period | June |
| Flower Color | White |
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