Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRubus
Speciesoccidentalis
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginNative to eastern North America.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2–3 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

Leaf DescriptionThe leaves have a pinnate form, with five leaflets on leaves growing stems in their first year, and containing three leaflets on leaves that are on flowering branchlets.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers could be described as having long, slender sepals that measure 6–8 mm long, which is more than twice as long as the petals.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is round-shaped and measures at 12–15 mm in diameter aggregation of drupelets; the raspberry is edible, and contains a high content of anthocyanins and ellagic acid.

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