Rubus, fruticosus, Black Satin - #2

Plant Description:

- Size and Shape: Deciduous shrub, 3-5 feet tall, upright, arching canes.

- Leaves: Compound, dark green, serrated leaflets.

- Flowers: Small, white to pale pink, spring blooms.

- Fruit: Large, shiny black, sweet-tart berries.

- Thorns: Prickly canes.

- Hardiness: Suitable for various temperate climates.

- Cultural Care: Well-drained soil, full sun, regular pruning, pest and disease monitoring.

- Harvest Time: Mid to late summer, July to August.

**Shrub arrives dormant in 2-gallon pot**

Plant Care:

Planting:
- Choose a sunny, well-drained spot.
- Space bushes 3-5 feet apart in rows with 6-8 feet between rows.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the growing season.

Fertilizing:
- Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Pruning:
- Prune in late winter to remove dead, damaged, or weak canes.

Mulching:
- Use organic mulch for moisture and weed control.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor and apply controls as needed.

Harvesting:
- Pick ripe, shiny black berries.

Winter Care:
- Protect canes from winter damage.

- Prune in late winter to remove damaged canes.