Name: Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

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.

Latin name

Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'

Common name

Everbearing raspberry 'Heritage'

Type

Fruit shrub

Family

Rosaceae

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

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

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

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