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Raspberry 'Jewel Black'

2-Gallon

Height: 4-5 feet tall.
Spread: 3-4 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel'

Description:
A premium black raspberry variety known for its large, firm berries and exceptional sweet flavor. 'Jewel Black' produces glossy black fruit with a rich, complex taste that is excellent for fresh eating, preserves, and baking. This vigorous, disease-resistant variety is cold-hardy and highly productive, making it a great choice for home gardeners.

Edible Qualities:
Raspberry 'Jewel Black' is prized for its sweet, juicy berries that have a deep, rich flavor. It ripens in early to mid-summer and is ideal for fresh consumption and processing.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Jams & Preserves
- Baking
- Smoothies
- Freezing

Features & Attributes:
Raspberry 'Jewel Black' features lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by clusters of small white flowers in spring that attract pollinators. Its deep black raspberries ripen in early to mid-summer and are known for their high antioxidant content.

This is a deciduous shrub with an upright, clumping growth habit. It is disease-resistant and well-suited for various growing conditions, making it a low-maintenance and reliable option for home orchards.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Raspberry 'Jewel Black' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Hedges
- Home Gardens
- Wildlife Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Raspberry 'Jewel Black' will grow to be about 4-5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3-4 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1-2 feet from the ground. It grows at a fast rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 10-15 years.

This shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires consistent moisture, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from an annual layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Pruning spent canes after fruiting encourages new growth and maximizes productivity.

Additional Characteristics:
- Early to Mid-Season Ripening
- High-Yielding
- Cold Hardy
- Disease Resistant
- Rich, Sweet Flavor