Common Name
Black raspberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
4.0 -
8.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Mesic to dry upland forests, well-drained alluvial forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, clearings, old fields, and roadsides. Common throughout, except in far southeastern Virginia
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for pollinators. Excellent cover for small mammals and birds. Blooms attract pollinators. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, mammals, and black bears. During the winter, birds and small mammals eat the seeds left from rotted fruit. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees
Additional Notes
Spines/Thorns
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
127
Tolerates