Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
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Types
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Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
हीथ
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Heidekraut
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
bruyère
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
brezo
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
ερείκη
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
urze
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
wrzos
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Heather
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Heather and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Heather and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Heather and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Heather and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Heather and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Black Raspberry
Care of Heather and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.