If you’re looking for reliability and hardiness in raspberries, Jewel is for you. This berry laughs at our harsh winters, bounces back after subzero cold with firm, juicy berries so glossy black they shine like its name. Mid-season crops are bountiful. Rich raspberry flavor makes your mouth water! Botanical Name- Rubus idaeus ‘Jewel Black’ Pronunciation- ROO-bus ih-DAY-us Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ – sunny pair, culinary use Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material. Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
