Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'

Latin name
Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'
Common name
Everbearing raspberry 'Heritage'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’, known as ‘Heritage’ red raspberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub with an upright, structured habit, recognized for its reliable everbearing production and high adaptability. Very popular in home cultivation, it offers a moderate summer harvest followed by abundant fall production on new canes. Its white, nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators and ensure sustained fruit set. Its dense, healthy green foliage supports robust canes, ideal for rows in the vegetable garden. Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’ performs best in full sun in rich, well-drained soil, with consistent watering during harvest. Versatile and productive, it is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing, making it a reliable choice in nurseries.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, especially during fruiting
Fertilization
Generous compost application in spring, nutrient-demanding variety
Soil type
Rich, deep, and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Medium to large, bright red, firm fruits with a balanced sweet-tart flavor, excellent fresh, for freezing and jams
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright, structured, with strong canes suitable for row cultivation
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 ft (1.8 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Ever-bearing raspberry plant
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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