10 Black Raspberry Plants, Mysore Rubus niveus, Bare Root Starter Plants, Perennial

Black Raspberry (Rubus niveus), also known as Mysore Raspberry, is a tropical to subtropical raspberry species grown for its sweet, dark purple to black fruit. This perennial shrub produces arching canes and compound leaves with white undersides, adding a lush, fruiting presence to edible gardens, food forests, and container plantings in warm climates.

These bare root starter plants are an economical way to establish a berry patch or add a unique fruiting shrub to your landscape. With proper care, they can grow into productive plants that reward you with flavorful harvests.

Plant Features

• Produces small, sweet, dark purple to black berries
• Perennial shrub with arching canes and compound leaves
• White undersides on leaves create a striking contrast
• Thrives in warm, frost-free climates
• Attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Rubus niveus
• Plant Type: Perennial shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Arching canes, may benefit from trellising
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
• Bloom Season: Spring to summer
• Mature Height: 6-10 feet
• Spacing: 3-5 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root starters as soon as possible after arrival. Soak roots in water for 1-2 hours before planting. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots, place the plant at the same depth it was growing previously, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the area moist until new growth appears.

Provide a trellis or support for the arching canes. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune after fruiting to remove old canes and encourage new growth. Fertilize lightly in spring. In cooler zones, grow in containers that can be moved indoors during winter.

What's Included

10 bare root starter plants of Black Raspberry (Rubus niveus).