red raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Data Coverage 3 of 6 dimensions
Quick Facts
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
2-3 ft (per cane; spreads by suckers)
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3–9
Bloom Time
May-June (floricane); July-October (primocane)
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
Europe, northern Asia
Diseases (4)
Pests (2)
Cultivars (3)
''Meeker''
Floricane-fruiting. Dominant PNW commercial cultivar; excellent flavor, medium-large fruit, good processing quality.
''Tulameen''
Floricane-fruiting. Very large fruit, excellent fresh-market quality. Less winter-hardy than Meeker.
''Heritage''
Primocane-fruiting. Classic fall-bearing variety; smaller fruit but reliable production. Can be mowed to ground in winter for simplified management.