Blackcap raspberry is one of the most delicious native fruits in our area. It is also not well know because it is not as common as the wild blackberries. The blackcap is a cane fruit that grows from a single clump and can spread by tip rooting but is not vigorous like the non-native himalayan/armenian blackberry. These cane fruit prefer some shade but enough sun to ripen their purple fruit, which has a flavor that is a mix of raspberry and blackberry. The canes are showy, with a purple/white film that stands out in a hedge.