They prefer sun to partial shade and thrive in moist, well-drained soil. Harvesting and Usage: Caring for the Raspberry Bushes - The Martha Stewart Blog
The canes are often covered in small, prickly glandular hairs, and the leaves have 3-5 leaflets with a white, fuzzy underside. Growing and Care: american raspberry
It is crucial to prune away old canes (which are dead or brown) in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth. They prefer sun to partial shade and thrive