Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Blackwort
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Blackwort
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Blackwort
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
Blackwort
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Blackwort
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Blackwort
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Boraginoideae
Properties of Black Raspberry and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Comfrey. Black Raspberry has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Comfrey has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Raspberry and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Comfrey season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Black Raspberry and Comfrey
Care of Black Raspberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.