Rubus 'Bristol' - Bristol Black Raspberry

SKU #'s

1004492

$49.99

Size

2 GALLON

Quantity

Delivery Available with Online Checkout
Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's

Bristol Black Raspberry is a thorny native deciduous shrub grown for its high yield of excellent quality berries in early summer. Its white spring flowers gives way to the deep glossy black berries with a rich and deep sweet-tart flavor. Best fruiting in full sun and highly rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Bristol is self-pollinating.

Type:	Shrub
Origins:	Eastern N. America
Height:	4’ - 5'
Spread:	3’ - 4'
Spacing:	4’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer

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: Lavender, Marigold, Mint

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Rubus x 'Bristol'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.