Blackcap Raspberry (Rubus leucodermis), also known as the whitebark raspberry for its unique white colored vines, produces delicious berries which start as red and are ready to be harvested in mid-to-late summer once they turn purple or black. It does well in low- to mid-elevations and grows well next to other native berry plants. If canes touch the ground, they can reroot and spread further.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Fruit
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moist soil
Ease of Growing: High
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: April–July
Spreads: By seed, canes
Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 2–8 feet
Mature Width: 3–8 feet
