Rubus idaeus ~ Raspberry
Rubus idaeus ~ Raspberry
Rubus idaeus ~ Raspberry

Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

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Raspberry is a thorny deciduous shrub with a spreading arching habit that is primarily grown for its fruit.  The small white flowers bloom in mid to late spring bring small conical fruits ready for harvest in summer that have a mild but sweet flavor.  Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  

Type: 

Shrub

Origins:

Europe and North Asia

Height: 

3’ - 6’

Spread: 

6’ - 12'

Spacing: 

8’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Intolerant of wet soils- can lead to root rot.  Prune fruiting canes and weak canes immediately after fruiting, and as needed in winter.  Remove suckers and trimmings to prevent rooting.  Anthracnose, botrytis and root rot can be serious problems.  Cane and crown borers are potential serious pests.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Pine, Artemisia, Geranium

IMAGE: mako from Kangasala, Suomi (Finland), Wild Rubus idaeusCC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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