Willamette raspberry
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Willamette'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Willamette' raspberry (Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Willamette') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its arching canes bloom in spring and summer, and the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer. Give the canes room to arch.
Pairs well with Chokeberry, Stargazer lily, and Cornflower.