Image of Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Source: OWSL
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus

Plant Names

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Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Red Raspberry
Framboisier rouge

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 8.0 feet
Max Width: 8.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Landscape Uses: No landscape information available.
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
keystones species Keystone species
Tolerates:
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant

Fun Facts

Red Raspberry produces white spring flowers followed by red berries in the summer. It grows naturally in forest edges, clearings, and disturbed areas. It spreads readily through suckers and underground roots and can form dense patches. It requires regular pruning for best fruit production. You can remove old fruiting canes after harvest. You can also provide support if growing intentionally for berries.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

No ecozone information available for this plant.

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Rubus idaeus var. strigosus

Specialized Bees Supported by Rubus idaeus var. strigosus

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

No substitute plant data available for this plant.

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
  • Sow by January
  • Stratification duration: 90 days

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
  • Harvesting:
    • Put berries through strainer to separate seeds, then rinse with water
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: None
  • Seed storage:
    • None
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.