berry variety in zone 5a
Mac Black black raspberry in zone 5a
Mac Black · Rubus occidentalis
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 700 to 1000 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 50
The verdict
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About Mac Black
Sweet-tart, rich, complex; fresh, jam. Late-ripening summer bearer, extends the black raspberry harvest. Cold-hardy.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Mac Black in adjacent zones
Other black raspberry varieties for zone 5a
- Bristol
Sweet, full-bodied flavor, large firm berries; fresh and processing. Vigorous summer-bearing variety with stro…
- Jewel
Intensely sweet, rich, deeply complex flavor; fresh, jam, baking, freezing. The standard summer-bearing black …
- Niwot
Sweet, intensely flavored, the only true everbearing black raspberry; fresh eating premium. Primary fall crop …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Mac Black black raspberry grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Mac Black is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 6b, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
Black Raspberry needs 700 to 1000 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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