Rubus occidentalis Black Raspberry
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 4.5-6.5
Form/Color Deciduous, fast grower to 4', prickly, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
bluish stems, flowers white in May-June, Tolerance: tolerance.
black fruit in June-July.
Urban Moderately tolerant of soil compaction.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Open areas, edges, part shade, open
woodlands, rich acid soil.
Ecosystem Wildlife value very high, fruit eaten by
Services: birds and mammals.
Hydrology: Tolerant of drought, moderately tolerant of
flooding.
Ornamental Bluish-purple stems providing good
Value: winter color, white flowers in early Compatibility: Can form colonies.
summer, black fruit in summer.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Grows poorly in full shade, not as
common as Rubus allegheniensis.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Rubus odoratus Flowering Raspberry
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 5.0-6.0
Form/Color Deciduous, fast grower to 6', unarmed, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
flowers purple in July-August, red fruit in Tolerance: tolerance.
August-September.
Urban Moderately tolerant of soil compaction.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Moist part shade, rocky woodland edges.
Ecosystem Wildlife value very high, fruit eaten by
Services: birds and mammals.
Hydrology: Moderately tolerant of drought, intolerant
of flooding.
Ornamental Purple showy flowers, red fleshy fruit.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance: