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Raspberry Bushes
Uses:
- Container Gardens
- Trellis
- Edible Gardens
Features:
- Easy to Grow
- Attracts Pollinators
- Delicious Berries
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 3-9
- What is My Zone?
Raspberries are an easy fruit to grow and wonderful to eat fresh from the garden. They grow on deciduous shrubs categorized as either summer-bearing or fall-bearing (aka ever-bearing). Summer-bearing raspberries fruit on the previous year's growth in the summer. Fall-bearing types fruit on new growth in the fall and the following summer. Grow both types to maximize your harvest! We even offer dwarf and thornless types to suit containers and small spaces.
About Raspberry Bushes
Genus
Rubus
Species
Idaeus
Family
Rosaceae
Common Names:
Red Raspberry
Native To:
Eurasia, North America
Plant Type:
Edible Plants
Foliage Type:
Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple/Lavender, White
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit:
Arching, Erect, Spreading
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Small Mammals, Songbirds
Tolerates:
Humidity, Mild drought
Resists:
Deer, Insect Pests
Where To Plant Raspberry Bushes In The Garden
Raspberry bushes produce abundant, sweet, flavorful berries ideal for fresh consumption, baking, and preserves. Their roots are perennial, while the canes live for two summers—fruiting abundantly in their second season. Many cultivars can handle cooler climates with ease, offering broad adaptability. The nutritious berries tend to cost a premium at the store, so growing your own is economical as well as delicious.
Position raspberry plants in rows or tightly contained patches, depending on how much space you have, and give them room for sturdy supports or a simple trellis. A sunny, sheltered site is preferable to guard the canes from snapping in high winds. Because of their height, they can serve double duty—adding structure along a fence line while supplying a generous yield. If you choose dwarf or compact varieties, they also tuck neatly into smaller gardens without sacrificing flavor.
Raspberry Bushes Care
Plant raspberry bushes in early spring into well-prepared, slightly acidic soil, spacing each cane about two feet apart. Keep the roots uniformly moist—aiming for around an inch of water per week—especially during flowering and fruit set. Provide a light, balanced fertilizer at the start of the season, then use compost or aged manure to maintain soil fertility. At least six hours of direct sunlight is ideal, though they’ll tolerate a bit of shade if necessary.
Come summer’s end, remove any fruit-bearing canes down to ground level, and leave only the strong, newer canes to mature for next year’s crop. Pluck berries gently once they slide off with minimal effort, and refrigerate them unwashed if not eaten right away; they also freeze or jam beautifully for longer-term storage. In late fall, add mulch around the base for extra insulation and shield the canes from rabbits using fencing if necessary. Light pruning in winter or early spring maintains healthy growth and simplifies next season’s harvest.
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Growing Raspberry Bushes in Pots
Compact cultivars do well in large containers, at least 15 inches across and deep, filled with high-quality potting mix. Frequent watering is essential, as potted raspberries dry out quickly, and a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer keeps them productive. Position the pots where they receive ample sun, and consider a simple trellis or bamboo stakes to support the canes. In winter, move them to a sheltered spot or wrap the containers against harsh temperatures, watering sparingly on milder days to prevent the roots from drying out completely.
Raspberry Bush Companion Plants
