Bristol Black Raspberry Plant

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Description

Bristol Black Raspberry Plant – Sweet, Juicy & Cold-Hardy

The Bristol Black Raspberry is widely regarded as the best-tasting black raspberry variety available. This all-purpose berry is large, firm, and bursting with rich, sweet flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or homemade preserves. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

Why Choose the Bristol Black Raspberry?

  • Superior Flavor & Texture – Sweet and slightly tart, with firm berries that hold up well for storage and freezing.
  • Vigorous, Low-Maintenance Growth – Upright canes require no staking, making care easy.
  • Cold-Hardy & Reliable – Thrives in cooler climates, producing heavy summer harvests.
  • Mid-Summer Bearing – Expect juicy berries in July each year.
  • Self-Pollinating – No additional plants are needed, but yields improve with multiple bushes.

Growing & Care Instructions

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun for the best fruit production.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention.
  • Spacing: Plant bushes 3-4 feet apart for proper airflow and growth.
  • Pruning: Trim after harvest to encourage strong cane development for the next season.

Order Your Bristol Black Raspberry Plant Today! Enjoy the rich, homegrown flavor of black raspberries right from your backyard.

Note: Do not plant Red, Gold or Purple raspberries within 75-100 feet of Black raspberries. Black raspberries may be more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids to and from nearby raspberry plants.

After planting, be sure to prune the bare-root canes back to about 2 inches above the ground. (This does not apply to potted raspberry plants.) Do not skip this step! It is a crucial factor in encouraging the roots to send up new growth during the growing season. It is in the nature of raspberry plants to send up new growth as suckers or basal shoots from below the ground. This means the canes that you plant may not be where you find signs of life or new growth. When it’s time to grow, you will see new sprouts emerge from the ground around where you planted the cane, and this growth is coming from the raspberry plant’s root system.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Black
Fruit Size Large
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 8
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest July
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 6.8
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 1 - 2

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 4 - 5' tall x 3 - 4' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 3 - 4' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow raspberry plants in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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72 Questions
Why did you choose this?

I love raspberries, but black variety is never available for sale in my area. So I'll grow my own and freeze them.

My new home did not have raspberry and it reminds me of home

Looks good

Heat tolerant. Great black rasberry flavor

Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 13, 2025
Overachiever berry bush gave me two berries its first season
Ordered a three pack of berry bushes. They are tiny, like berry twigs with roots. But small things can be mighty. I planted them after their arrival in spring, giving them a nice peat soil amendment. The guide says they won't have any berries until next summer or the summer after. My little overachievers grew and gave me two little berries this summer! Wow! An unexpected surprise. :)
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 28, 2024
Happy plant happy life
My plant was healthy when it arrived and has doubled in size. It's very happy and so am I.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 11, 2024
Growing Beautifully!
After a rocky start thanks to the weird weather we had in Ohio...my black raspberry is doing fabulous! I went crazy this year planting fruit trees and more berries because I just don't trust groceries anymore. I did plant this in an 18 gallon tote so I can keep it away from all the other berries, per the instructions. It's already overflowing with beautiful branches! Thank you Stark Brothers for another fantastic plant! Can't wait to harvest next year!??
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 29, 2024
Thanks!
Plant arrived in great shape!! Planted it immediately last year. Has grown so fast this past year! I neglected to put a trellis behind it and it rooted 2 ends in the ground. Now I have 2 more plants!! Lol Thanks Stark Bros!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 4, 2024
Great variety!
Large berries, heavy production the lasts all summer long!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 9, 2024
Large plants!
Large plants that looked great upon arrival. Very pleased. Will order again this year.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 28, 2023
Pleased
I purchased two of these Bristol Black Raspberry Plants and they have done very well here in northern NC. I have had to keep them trimmed all summer (after harvest season) because they like it so much. I just trimmed them back for winter and am looking forward to their bounty next summer. Stark Brother's has been there for me every time I have made an inquiry. I am a happy customer and have and will continue to purchase from Stark Brother's.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 31, 2023
Bristol Black Raspberry
They have grown wonderfully, just hope I don't kill them.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 18, 2023
Stark Bro's continue to live up to their standard!
We bought several live plants from Stark Bro's that arrived in excellent health. We are very pleased with our purchases.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 22, 2023
Planted three early in the spring, Growth was very encouraging until the summer heat in central Texas. Two gave up to the heat and I believe the last and strongest, I believe will also succumb to the heat. I haven't given up. I will order again. However, I believe the best plan will be after the temps return to something more reasonable. The worry will then be to keep them through winter. Plants arrived timely and growth was immediate. Always dependable and providing quality products. Just couldn't compete with over 40+ days of temps over 105degrees.