.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Black Raspberry Fruit, Rubus idaeus 'Jewel Black', Raspberry Description A vigorous perennial shrub producing delicious, dark purple-black berries with a sweet-tart flavor, ideal for fresh eating, jams, and desserts. Features handsome, palmate leaves and slender canes that thrive in well-drained soil. Suggested Uses Perfect for edible landscaping,Berry patches, Kitchen gardens, Wildlife attractant Plant Details Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus 'Jewel Black' Common Name: Black Raspberry Size & Growth: 3-6 ft tall, spreading bush with vigorous canes Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Fast-growing Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Other berries, Raspberry varieties, Fruit trees Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, space 3-4 ft apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Remove dead canes annually; tie in new canes in winter Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Support canes with trellis or cages for best growth