Jewel Raspberry is a compact thorny deciduous shrub with an upright habit primarily grown for its large edible fruit. The small white flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies and give way in abundance to very large rounded raspberries that start red and deepen to near-black with maturity. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Jewel is self polinating.
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Height: |
4’ - 5’ |
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Intolerant of wet soils- can lead to root rot. Prune fruiting canes and weak canes immediately after fruiting, and as needed in winter. Remove suckers and trimmings to prevent rooting. Anthracnose, botrytis and root rot can be serious problems. Cane and crown borers are potential serious pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pine, Artemisia, Geranium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.