- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 9 Feet
- Mature Spread 3 - 9 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Kokanee reliably fruits on the newest growth year after year to provide a late crop of exceptionally sweet and large berries. The late cropping makes for a longer harvest season when grown alongside early fruiting raspberries. Compact canes are smoother with fewer thorns than other varieties, making seasonal pruning far less of an ordeal. Individual plants will bear upwards of 6 lbs of bright red fruit each season to use fresh or freeze for use through the winter.
Kokanee Raspberry Care
Primocane raspberries need regular pruning and fertilizing to produce the best fruit and healthiest plants. Make sure that your raspberry patch receives plenty of sun (at least 6-8 hours early or late in the day) and supplemental watering during periods of high heat or drought. Soaker hoses and drip irrigation are ideal and are best installed during the initial planting of the raspberries.
Plant Kokanee with a generous 4-6 feet of spacing. This allows the plants to produce canes for many years before division is needed. Primocane raspberries produce fruit only on the newest growth in the summer. Remove all canes that have fruited, either in the fall or late winter to make room for new growth.
Growing Kokanee Raspberry
Kokanee will produce fruit even in the first year of planting. To give Kokanee time to settle in, plant it late in the winter as soon as the soil can be worked. Because Kokanee is a compact grower (3-9 feet tall and wide), little extra support is needed for individual plants. Keeping raspberries in their own space is helpful when it comes time to prune or pick, making raised beds a good choice. Allowing access to all four sides of the bed makes maintenance much easier.
Kokanee grows well in containers with excellent drainage and at least a 5-gallon capacity (16-inch diameter or greater). Use a potting mix for acid-loving plants and add a slow-release, granular fertilizer annually. Water containers regularly to keep the soil moist, but not overwatered. Allow the top 1-2 inches of potting mix to dry between waterings.
Watering Kokanee Raspberry
Even though raspberries are drought tolerant at maturity, they need moisture at key times to produce juicy, large fruit. Consistent watering from flowering to the end of fruiting is key to a successful crop. Mulching annually with organic materials will enrich most soils and improve moisture retention.
Feeding Kokanee Raspberry
Fertilize twice a growing season to encourage the best fruit crop. Apply a balanced, granular formula as a top dressing around the plant and water it in well. Feed in the spring as the new growth appears and then again late in June before the flowers appear.
Kokanee Raspberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 9 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 9 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 9 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Pink Shades |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Kokanee Raspberry |
| Other Name(s): Dewberry |
| Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Kokanee' |
- SKU:
- 1231015479-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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