RUBUS IDEAUS VAR. STRIGOSUS / WILD RED RASPBERRY

RUBUS IDEAUS VAR. STRIGOSUS / NATIVE RED RASPBERRY

A Native Shrub with Delicious Fruit and Wildlife Value

Rubus idaeus var. strigosus, commonly known as Native Red Raspberry, is a deciduous native shrub prized for its sweet, flavorful red berries and its value to wildlife. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soils, it is ideal for naturalized landscapes, edible gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Its fast growth, delicious fruit, and ecological benefits make it a versatile and productive native plant.

Why Choose Native Red Raspberry?

Delicious Edible Fruit: Produces sweet red berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts.
Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract pollinators, and berries provide food for birds and mammals.
Fast-Growing & Hardy: Establishes quickly and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
Low-Maintenance Native Plant: Ideal for naturalized landscapes and ecological plantings.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green compound leaves; yellow to red fall color.
Flower Color: Small white to pinkish flowers in late spring.
Fruit: Red, flavorful berries in summer.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 3–5 feet tall and wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loam, or slightly acidic soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 3–5 feet tall and wide.
Growth Habit: Upright deciduous shrub; produces new canes annually.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers in late spring; fruit in summer.
Fall Interest: Leaves may turn yellow to red.

Ideal Uses:

Edible Gardens: Harvest fresh fruit or make jams and preserves.
Wildlife Plantings: Supports pollinators and provides berries for birds and mammals.
Naturalized Landscapes: Perfect for meadows, woodland edges, and hedgerows.
Restoration Projects: Establishes quickly in disturbed or open sites.

Native Red Raspberry is a productive and ecologically valuable shrub. Its delicious fruit, wildlife benefits, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, and naturalized native plantings.