Rubus occidentalis
Species
Also called black raspberry
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Wild raspberries are perennial fruiting shrubs in the Rubus genus” — Wild Raspberries: Identification, Uses, and Benefits
“Ideal daytime temperatures range from 68-77°F, with nighttime temperatures of 60-65°F” — Rubus Occidentalis - Black Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks
from Rubus · “Water Needs Moderate” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
from Rubus · “Raspberries need moderately acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5” — Raspberry Light and Soil Requirements: Sun, pH, and Drainage for Fruitful
“Black raspberries are deciduous shrubs that can grow up to 2 meters tall” — Rubus Occidentalis - Black Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks
from Rubus · “Plant potted transplants in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
“The fruit is typically harvested in early to mid-summer when it is fully ripe and easily falls off the plant” — Rubus Occidentalis - Black Raspberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks
from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Rubus occidentalis
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian