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Raspberry · Bare Root · ½ Gal · 1 Gal
Heritage Raspberry
Bare Root · ½ Gal · 1 Gal
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Heritage Raspberry is a time-tested, classic variety that remains a top choice among home gardeners and commercial producers for its reliable yields, robust growth, and delicious flavor. As an everbearing raspberry, Heritage delivers a continuous supply of juicy berries throughout the growing season, delighting anyone who savors fresh fruit straight from the garden. This productive raspberry plant adapts well to a wide range of climates, making it an excellent option for both beginner and experienced growers seeking a high-yield raspberry that consistently performs.
A defining feature of Heritage Raspberry is its dual harvest capability, offering two abundant crops each year. The first flush of berries appears in mid-summer on second-year canes, while a second round follows in late summer to early fall on new canes. These vibrant red raspberries boast a sweet-tart taste and are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, canning, or transforming into jams and preserves. With such an extended fruiting period, you’ll enjoy an ongoing supply of fresh raspberries that add a burst of color and flavor to countless recipes.
When it comes to disease resistance and overall hardiness, Heritage is notably reliable. This vigorous raspberry variety prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, rewarding proper care with steady growth and an outstanding harvest of high-quality berries. For the best production, follow a simple pruning regimen: remove spent canes after fruiting to encourage healthy new growth and good air circulation. Additionally, Heritage raspberries are self-fertile, ensuring fruit production from a single plant, although planting multiple bushes can boost overall yields.
Ideal for edible landscapes, backyard gardens, or u-pick farms, Heritage Raspberry proves its worth as a dependable staple in any berry patch. Its combination of old-fashioned flavor, heavy fruiting, and ease of maintenance has cemented its reputation as a go-to cultivar for those craving succulent, homegrown berries. Whether you’re a new gardener eager to experience the joy of harvesting raspberries for the first time or a seasoned grower looking to expand your orchard, you’ll find that Heritage offers a winning blend of productivity and taste. Plant Heritage Raspberry in your garden and enjoy a bounty of fresh, plump fruit season after season, a testament to this variety’s enduring appeal and proven success.
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Rubus idaeus
- Type
- Primocane red (everbearing)
- Fruit Color
- Medium red
- Fruit Taste
- Sweet-tart, classic raspberry
- Thorns
- Thorned
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun Needs
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Spacing
- 2-3 ft
- Mature Height
- 4-6 ft
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- Yes
- Pollination
- Self-fertile.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data Confidence
- High
Harvest
- Season
- July & September
Notes & Caveats: Classic everbearing; some sources 3–9.
Growing Zones: 4–8
Hardy down to zone 4 (-30 to -20°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
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How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
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If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Wholesale orders (100+ plants): We only ship wholesale orders on Mondays and Tuesdays. Larger orders sitting in a hot delivery truck over a weekend can damage or even kill the plants, especially for customers in the southern half of the U.S. Shipping early in the week ensures your plants reach you before any weekend transit delays.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
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Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
