Rubus 'Heritage'
Red Raspberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Bears in the fall
- Great tasting fruit
- Great for the home gardener
Edible
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrive in Full sun (6-8 hours) for best fruit, but tolerate partial shade. Consistent moisture, especially during fruiting; avoid waterlogging. Good air circulation (spacing plants) and mulching are key, with support from trellises helping manage sprawl and ease harvesting.
Height: 5-7 ft
Spread: 5-7 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99 ea.~#2
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Rubus
Common Name: Black Raspberry
Key features include prickles, varied stem growth (erect, trailing, arching), and flowers (usually 5 petals) that attract pollinators, with fruits varying from hollow (raspberry) to solid (blackberry).