Black Raspberry plant profile
Rubus occidentalis
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Black Raspberry
NC State Extension describes black raspberry as a deciduous perennial shrub with canes that grow erect to about 6 feet in the first year. No planting date is given, so set out dormant plants in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked, like other brambles.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Black Raspberry in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: honey fungus, raspberry cane borer, rednecked cane borer, poor fruit set in shade.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Rubus occidentalis (Black Raspberry, Blackcap)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.