Black Raspberry Bush

 

Black Raspberry Bush: There may be no better summer pleasure than harvesting the bounty of a black raspberry bush. Picking berries is one of life’s most fulfilling and memorable activities. In fact, TN Nursery customers often share poignant childhood memories of harvesting berries in the countryside with parents or grandparents when they call to order this plant.

 

This shrub is a native species of the eastern United States. It is part of the rose family and has slender, gracefully arching branches. Its blue-green compound leaves usually turn yellow in the autumn, making a lovely fall foliage display.

 

Its flowers are small and white but rich in nectar. The dainty flowers give way to plump, juicy, red, edible berries. These nutritious and sweet berries are excellent fresh or in baking.

 

How to Distinguish the Black Raspberry Bush From Other Fruiting Bushes

 

Some TN Nursery customers ask how to discern between the black raspberry bush and wild blackberries.

 

This bush is pretty easy to distinguish from the wild blackberry. Both stems are smooth and ridged, but the blackberry stem is almost entirely white, and the thorns are smaller.

 

Additionally, the black raspberry bush stays smaller than many other fruiting berries. It tops out at about four feet and will spread a few feet to the sides; thus, it has a more compact, shorter appearance.

 

Like the blackberry, the black raspberry bush will grow in thickets unless you prune it during its non-bearing season.

 

Care Needs of the Black Raspberry Bush

 

The black raspberry bush is a resilient, hardy plant that can grow in harsh conditions. It needs full sun to produce fruit and prefers to receive about an inch of water a week. However, it will readily bounce back from short drought spells.

 

The black raspberry bush likes moisture but does not enjoy staying wet. Find a spot with well-draining soil; fertilize it once in the spring, and let Mother Nature take it from there.

 

Order Your Black Raspberry Bush From TN Nursery

Try the black raspberry bush for a low-growing, easy-care fruiting bush that adds beautiful foliage and nutrition to your landscape plan. The fruit is worth the little care you put into it. Order your plants from TN Nursery today.

 

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• 5

  Black raspberries bare root

  Posted by Greg Wyder on May 11, 2021

  Plants arrived in good condition & are planted . Nature is taking it’s course. Ask me in a year

• 5

  They are delicious

  Posted by KeyAndre Lafayette on Dec 28, 2020

  I ordered 16 I had enough berries to make 10 jars of jam this year and they have multiplied I have a huge raspberry patch now thanks to TN nursery

• 5

  Huckleberries, blackberries, raspberries

  Posted by Alice Gordon on Dec 17, 2020

  They arrived tall enough for me to olant on my fence in great condition.

• 4

  Blackraspberries

  Posted by Unknown on Nov 20, 2020

  The bushes arrived in great condition. I would have liked to have planting and watering instructions.

• 5

  Look great

  Posted by Amanda on Nov 10, 2020

  They look great! Been wanting some for a long time so I'm very excited to see how they do next season.

• 5

  Black Raspberry

  Posted by Ginger Childers on Aug 27, 2019

  These arrived in great shape and packaged nicely. I got them planted.. Can't wait to see what they look like in the spring.

• 5

  Black Raspberry

  Posted by Glenda Cox on Aug 23, 2019

  The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!