Willamette Raspberry
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Willamette'
SKU
07008
Make room for this prolific producer of juicy raspberries! A classic, self-fertile, floricane variety that reliably yields firm, medium-sized, dark red fruit that ripens in midsummer. The slightly tart, juicy berries are great for jams, jellies, sauces, and baking. Small white flowers precede fruit on erect canes. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ROO-bus eye-DAY-us strig-OH-sus |
|---|---|
| Lore | The raspberry is not a true berry. Botanically speaking it is a drupe. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; vigorous canes reach 6 to 10 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Edible, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Provide fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Produces on second-year canes; after harvest, prune away older canes that have fruited to the ground, leaving one-year-old canes to produce next season's crop. Train newer canes on a trellis. Feed in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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