Blackcap Raspberry

Blackcap raspberry is a deciduous shrub native to western North America, typically found in open forests, forest edges, and riparian areas. It produces prickly, arching canes covered in a characteristic whitish bloom and bears compound leaves with serrated edges. In summer, the plant develops small, sweet purple-black raspberries that are prized by wildlife and humans alike. Blackcap raspberry thrives in well-drained soils and full to partial sunlight, providing important habitat and food sources for birds, mammals, and pollinators. It also makes a good hedgerow or fence planting.