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Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
This weekfruit
Native woody perennial producing sweet, slightly tart purple-black berries. Fast-growing with curved prickles.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around this week
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Edible?
Yes — fruit
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Plant
Closed
Mid March – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Early December
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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