AUBIN BLACK RASPBERRY Rubus 'Aubin Black'

Hardiness / Exposure: Zone 3 / Full sun

Height: 5 ft

Spread: 4 ft

Fruit Size: 1-2cm

Fruit Colour: Black

Harvest: July

Uses: Fresh eating, canning, baking and preserves.

Pollinator Required:  Self pollinating.  Fruits on floricanes which are second year canes.

Planting Instructions: 

-Dig a hole 2-3 times the root ball width and same depth as root ball.

-Carefully remove plastic pot.

-Position the root ball in the center of the hole and ensure the cane is standing straight. If necessary, tip the root ball to adjust the cane.

-Partially backfill the hole with loamy soil, firm the soil to remove air pockets, water to settle the soil and finish backfilling around the root ball with good soil.  Avoid using heavy clay-based soil.

-Remove tags and labels.

-Water soil well at planting and continue to water throughout the summer. Do not not let the cane go dry.

-Applying mulch will help help retain moisture and reduce weeds.