Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel' - Jewel Black Raspberry
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Jewel Black Raspberry is a thorny native deciduous shrub with an upright arching habit with excellent quality berries in late spring and early summer. Its flowers in mid to late spring which gives way to the large, deep black berries that are more sweet with a reduced tart. Best fruiting in full sun and highly rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Jewel is highly disease and pest resistant.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America |
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Height: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Intolerant of wet soils- can lead to root rot. Prune fruiting canes and weak canes immediately after fruiting, and as needed in winter. Remove suckers and trimmings to prevent rooting. Anthracnose, botrytis and root rot can be serious problems. Cane and crown borers are potential serious pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender, Marigold, Mint
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Rubus Jewel
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
