Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Cold Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Spearmint
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Grüne Minze
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
menthe verte
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
menta verde
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
hortelã
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
mięta
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Raspberry and Spearmint
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Spearmint? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Spearmint. Black Raspberry has thorns and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Spearmint
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Spearmint season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Spearmint Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Spearmint are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Spearmint
Care of Black Raspberry and Spearmint 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 Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.