Trees and shrubs

Everbearing raspberry 'Joan J'

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Family Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus ‘Joan J’ is a primocane-fruiting (everbearing) raspberry cane highly valued for its thornless nature and abundant production of large, flavorful fruits. This raspberry, with its upright bushy habit, develops vigorous canes, making harvesting easy, while offering bright red, firm, juicy, and particularly sweet raspberries. Its fruiting extends from late summer until the first frosts on the current year’s canes, simplifying annual pruning. Its bright green foliage supports sustained growth and attracts pollinators to the vegetable garden. Ideal for rows, fruit hedges, or cultivation in large containers, Rubus idaeus ‘Joan J’ combines ease of maintenance, high yield, and excellent taste quality, making it a reliable choice for northern gardens.

Rubus idaeus 'Joan J'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, firm, juicy, and very sweet bright red fruit
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-30°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies