Raspberry/ Willamette
- A classic, self-fertile, floricane variety that reliably yields firm, medium-sized, dark red fruit that ripen in midsummer
- The slightly tart, juicy berries are great for jams, jellies, sauces, and baking
- Small white flowers precede fruit on erect canes
- Fast growing; vigorous canes reach 6 to 10 ft. long
Rubus ideaus var. strigosus ‘Willamette’
White
None
Unique Features: The Willamette raspberry dates back to the 1940’s making it an old standard and it is still the most widely planted raspberry. Being an old standard, it is a floricane producer. The medium sized, slightly tart fruit is produced on 2nd year canes. Harvest time is in July to August. These are large vigorous growing plants that will need support, which may be as simple as a stake or a more elaborate trellis system. Then, once the fruit has been harvested, cut the fruiting canes to ground level. The new canes, primocanes, can be attached to the support after removing any weak canes and thinning as needed. When harvesting raspberries, lift and gently roll the fruit across your fingers. If the fruit is fully ripe it will easily detach leaving a white cone. The fruit is great fresh and freezes well.
Raspberry/ Willamette
- A classic, self-fertile, floricane variety that reliably yields firm, medium-sized, dark red fruit that ripen in midsummer
- The slightly tart, juicy berries are great for jams, jellies, sauces, and baking
- Small white flowers precede fruit on erect canes
- Fast growing; vigorous canes reach 6 to 10 ft. long
Zone: 4 |
Mature Height: 6-10' |
Mature Spread: 6-10' |
Bloom: Spring |
Fruiting: Edible |
Flower Color: White |
Fall Color: None |