Rubus idaeus (Raspberry)

Cultivation

Prefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. In the wild, tends to form large colonies, particularly in disturbed areas. For fruit production, plant in mounded rows or raised beds between parallel wires for support. Avoid waterlogged conditions. First year stems (primocanes) only produce leaves. Lateral stems (floricanes) for the scond year and produce leaves, flowers, and fruit. Where native will grow in elevations up to 3,500m (11,000')

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Flavouring food and drinks, Cake decoration, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Suckering, Arching

Native to

Temperate Northern Hemisphere

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic