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Thornless Caroline Raspberry

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Sun
(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

5 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

4 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

4 to 7

The Thornless Caroline Raspberry or Rubus canadensis is easy to maintain and produces large, red raspberries that measure about one inch long. White flowers grow on arching canes in the spring, giving way to fruit from June until frost. The fruit is juicy and sweet and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and pies. One mature shrub can produce up to 2 quarts of berries. This thornless variety allows for easy picking without scraping hands or snagging clothing. The Thornless Caroline Raspberry is native to the Eastern U.S. and is easy to maintain.

Thornless Caroline Raspberry Care  

Plant this bush in full sun and in rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Space plants at least 3 to 4 feet apart. Prune in the fall to remove dead canes and trim active canes to encourage new growth. The Thornless Caroline Raspberry spreads by underground rhizomes and can form dense thickets.

Growing Thornless Caroline Raspberry 

Thornless Caroline Raspberry bushes stand 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Plant this bush at any time during the spring and summer. Raspberry bushes often produce fruit in the second growing season or one year after planting.

Feature this raspberry bush in a container that measures 16 inches wide. The container can be placed in a garden or landscape, or even near a porch or patio since this is a thornless cultivar. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize monthly.

Watering Thornless Caroline Raspberry 

Water when the soil is dry. Established plants develop drought tolerance, but appreciate water during a dry period, ensuring a continuous crop. The Thornless Caroline Raspberry can live in damp conditions and will not need much supplemental water if grown in a naturally moist area.

Feeding Thornless Caroline Raspberry 

Routine fertilization supports growth and encourages an abundant harvest. Fertilize the Thornless Caroline Raspberry each spring using a balanced, slow-release product.

Thornless Caroline Raspberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 7
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 5 Feet
Mature Spread: 4 Feet
Spacing: 4 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description: White Shades
Bloom Period: Spring to Fall
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green Shades
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators
Brand:
Common Name: Thornless Caroline Raspberry
Other Name(s): Red Raspberry
Scientific Name: Rubus canadensis
SKU:
123PLA0170-npn
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.

Quart Pot
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
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
#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
#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
#3 Pot
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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

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

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Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

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