Fruits

Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel'

Jewel black raspberry

Ripe black raspberries. Species shown, not the Jewel cultivar. Lanthanum57 / CC BY-SA 3.0.

A black raspberry with dark, aromatic summer berries. It fruits on second-year canes, so new growth must be retained while spent canes are removed after harvest.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 4–5 ft. (supplier range) tall × 3–4 ft. (supplier range) wide
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8 (species reference; cultivar and rootstock may differ)

Sizes & prices

#1$24.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Fruit & harvest

First bearing: Usually begins the year after planting on second-year canes.
Fruiting canes: Second-year canes; summer crop.
Harvest: Midsummer crop on second-year canes.
Pollination: Self-fruitful; insect visits improve berry quality.

Growing & care

Care & pruning: Tip new canes in summer as recommended for black raspberries, and remove spent floricanes after harvest. Keep separate from wild brambles where disease pressure is high.

Sources & photo credits

University of Minnesota Extension

University of Missouri Extension

University of Kentucky Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

Photo: Lanthanum57 / CC BY-SA 3.0; resized and converted to WebP · CC BY-SA 3.0

Image notes: Ripe black raspberries. Species shown, not the Jewel cultivar. Lanthanum57 / CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.