English Thornless Raspberry

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Rubus idaeus – English Thornless Red Raspberry

The English Thornless red raspberry is a spring-bearing variety known for its sweet fruit and thornless canes. This long-lived variety has been cultivated at our nursery for over 30 years. It ripens early, just a few days after black raspberries. Primocanes (mature canes) are thornless, though very young growth on plants in our 2-inch to quart pots may show small, fuzzy thorns — this is normal. Once fully mature, the primocanes will be completely thornless.
Hardiness Zone: 6-8

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: None
• Soil Type: Fertile
• Edible Type: Berry
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.