Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 3-4′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 4-6′ tall, 3-4′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: June-July
Flower Color: White
Berry Size: 0.5-1″
Berry Flavor: Sweet-tart
Berry Color and Appearance Purple, large
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Fast
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to the United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Botrytis Blight (Botrytis cinerea): Moderately Resistant
Cane Blight (Leptosphaeria coniothyrium): Moderately Resistant
Raspberry Leaf Spot (Sphaerulina rubi-idaei): Moderately Resistant
Verticillium Wilt (Verticillium spp.): Moderately Resistant
Raspberry Crown Borer (Pennisetia marginata): Moderately Resistant
Aphids (Aphidoidea): Moderately Resistant
Vanessa M. (Verified Customer) –
Came well packaged and healthy!
EJ P. (Verified Customer) –
Big size and healthy looking plants with big roots
Deborah Cook (Verified Customer) –
Doing well, I’m very pleased so far
Megan S. (Verified Customer) –
Plants arrived in great shape. Healthy and ready to plant.
Ricardo Wieler (Verified Customer) –
Arrived green and grew right away.