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Heritage Everbearing RaspberryRubus idaeus ‘Heritage’
Heritage everbearing red raspberry is a favorite for its flavor, firmness and fruit size. This bush has two harvest seasons, with a moderate yield in July and heavy yield in September until frost. Self-fertile, dark red raspberry that spreads fast and produces a crop in the first year. Large, extra-sweet, juicy, dark red fruit that is good fresh, canned or frozen. Self-supporting canes. 5' to 6' tall. (zones 3–9).
Hardiness Zones
The heritage everbearing raspberry can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 3–9. View Map
Tree Type
Mature Size
The heritage everbearing raspberry grows to a height of 5–6' and a spread of 3–4' at maturity.
Growth Rate
This shrub grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year.
Sun Preference
Full sun is the ideal condition for this shrub, meaning it should get at least 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The heritage everbearing raspberry prefers deep well-drained, fertile soil.
Attributes
This shrub:
- Produces large, extra-sweet, juicy dark red fruit--great for canning, freezing and fresh eating.
- Has two harvest seasons, with a moderate crop in July and a heavy crop in September.
- Spreads fast and produces a crop in the first year.
- Is self-fertile, but planting in multiples will ensure a better crop.
- Blooms pink in April¬–May.
- Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 250. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.)
- Requires 1" of water per week during the growing season and regular, shallow cultivation.
- Grows in a rounded shape.
- Is self-supporting, so no trellis is needed.
Wildlife Value
Raspberries provide food and cover for a wide range of wildlife species.