Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
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Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Raspberry
Inkberry
In German
Himbeere
Inkberry
In French
Framboise
Inkberry
In Spanish
Frambuesa
Inkberry
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Inkberry
In Polish
Malina
inkberry
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Inkberry
Order
Rosales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Inkberry
Season and care of Raspberry and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Inkberry Physical Information
Raspberry and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Inkberry are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raspberry and Inkberry
Care of Raspberry and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.