Heritage Raspberry

Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'

A hardy, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit of growth. Large, firm, juicy red, edible berries with an excellent flavour. Ripens in September and produces on new growth. Excellent for fresh eating, making jams and jellies, cooking or baking. Best planted in hedge rows for maximum fruit production. Features green foliage throughout the season, turning to a yellow colour in fall.

Type: Deciduous Shrub

Height: 6 ft

Spread: 5 ft

Zone: 2

Sun: Full Sun

Soil: Well Drained

Flower: Spring, Pink

Fruit: Edible Fruit

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Size: Medium size shrub

Growth Rate: Fast growth rate

Applications: Used as a hedge or in a mass planting

Notes: Has sharp thorns

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds: Attracts birds and butterflies

Sun: Full Sun

Drainage: Requires average to moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water

Soil Acidity: Prefers acidic soil

Maintenance: High maintenance

Pruning: Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Prune to ground for best yield. Take caution when pruning to avoid thorns