Rubus occidentalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Rubus occidentalis
Also known as:
Black Raspberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Medicinaal, Trunk, Tea
Fruit, Medicinaal, Trunk, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked and is suitable for making pies and jam due to its varying quality. The best specimens have a rich, sour taste and have a diameter of about 15 mm. The young shoots of this plant can also be eaten raw or cooked, similar to rhubarb. They are harvested in the spring and need to be peeled. Furthermore, tea can be made from the leaves and the bark of the root of this plant.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Enhances fruit set and growth by providing nutrients and improving soil health. |
|
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar, Sweetbriar rose |
Attracts beneficial insects, helping with pollination and pest control. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and protection, enhancing berry quality and reducing disease. |
|
Allium sativum Garlic |
Repels pests that can harm blackberries, improving plant resilience. |
|
Origanum vulgare Oregano, Pot Marjoram |
Acts as a natural pest deterrent and attracts pollinators to the garden. |
|
Glycyrrhiza echinata Russian licorice, Chinese licorice, Wild |
Improves soil structure and fertility while attracting pollinators. |