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

Latin name

Rubus idaeus 'Willamette'

Common name

Raspberry bush 'Willamette'

Type

Fruit shrub

Family

Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus 'Willamette' is an early-season red raspberry known for its generous and consistent production of large, firm, dark red, slightly tart, and very aromatic fruits. It is a floricane fruiting variety, primarily producing in early summer on canes from the previous year. Its growth habit is upright and vigorous, with sturdy canes requiring slight support in fruit cultivation. Highly suited for northern climates, it demonstrates good cold hardiness and appreciable tolerance to common diseases. Ideal for fresh consumption, processing, or freezing, 'Willamette' is a reliable classic for edible gardens. Annual pruning of fruited canes promotes optimal yield and good air circulation.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Regular, keep the soil moist during fruiting

Fertilization

Compost in spring, fertilizer for berries as needed

Soil type

Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

White

Fruiting

Large, firm, dark red fruits with a sweet-tart flavor

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Upright, suckering, fruiting

Height

1.5–1.8 m (5–6 ft)

Width

4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)

Growth rate

Fast

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Summer-fruiting raspberry

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.