Munger - Black Raspberry

Munger is a long-established black raspberry cultivar valued for its vigorous canes and dark, flavorful fruit. It bears on second-year canes, so keep old and new canes distinct when pruning. ## Growth and fruit The [Oregon State University cultivar guide](https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-655-raspberry-cultivars-pacific-northwest) lists Munger among black raspberries, describes it as vigorous, and notes its medium black fruit and very good flavor. The [North Carolina Extension profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rubus-occidentalis/) gives broad species-level dimensions of 3–6 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide; training and site conditions affect the cane outline. ## Siting Give plants full sun for reliable flowering and fruit set, with light afternoon shade where summers are hot. Moist, organic soil helps fruit develop; keep water steady during fruit growth. Munger suits an edible garden or a naturalized planting where canes can be trained and harvested without crowding paths. ## Maintenance Prune floricanes after harvest and retain healthy first-year canes for next season’s crop. Tip and support new growth as needed, and remove damaged canes and weeds around the crown.