How to Grow and Care for Red raspberry

Red raspberry, also known as Wild Raspberry, American red raspberry, European Red Raspberry, Wild red raspberry

Red raspberry thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, and require full sun exposure for optimal fruit production. Special care points include regular pruning to promote healthy growth and fruit yield, and providing support structures like trellises for their canes. Additionally, mulching helps to retain soil moisture and fight off weeds. These practices contribute to red raspberry's reputation as an easy to care for plant given their straightforward maintenance needs.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Red raspberry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.8-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Red raspberry

Red raspberry 'Anne'

Red raspberry 'Anne' is a red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) cultivar, selected for its excellent cold-hardiness and firm, juicy fruit. It differs from its parent plant by its distinctive golden-yellow, almost-translucent fruit and less spined canes (stems). This highly popular cultivar produces two crops per year and is considered one of the best-flavored raspberry cultivars.

Red raspberry 'Heritage'

Red raspberry 'Heritage' is a popular choice for gardeners and farmers alike.The plant's thorny canes provide habitat for several bird species, including the endangered rusty blackbird.

Red raspberry 'Yummy'

Red raspberry 'Yummy' is a red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) cultivar selected for its compact growth form, making this cultivar ideal for growing in containers. The fruit is sweet and juicy, hence the cultivar name. Red raspberry 'Yummy' is also noted for its improved canes (stems) which are completely spine-free.

Red raspberry 'Cascade Delight'

Red raspberry 'Cascade Delight' is a USA-bred raspberry with an unusually large and dependable fruit crop that distends from its vines in a "cascade of delight." This hybrid is a popular garden choice since it is straightforward to grow in moist rich, well-drained soils.

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Red raspberry is identified by its perennial shrub habit, typically maturing at heights of 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm), with canes that bear thorns. The leaves are pinnate, usually with three to five leaflets that have serrated edges. Flowers are white to pale pink and give rise to the characteristic aggregate fruits which start green and mature to a bright red. A distinguishing feature is the presence of glandular hairs in one variety, contrasting with the other's smooth cane surface.