edible · design plant record
Rubus idaeus
Red raspberry
Fruit-bearing canes form a managed productive row.

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Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.
- Height at maturity
- Not verified; check the named factual source
No numerical mature-height range verified in this source.
- Spread at maturity
- Not verified; check the named factual source
No numerical mature-spread range verified; excluded from size-limited matches and automatic spacing.
- Light
- Sun / Part shade
- Moisture
- Moist, draining soil
- Source-reported USDA zones
- 4–8 · verify subzone and cultivar
- Principal seasonal role
- Spring, Summer
Fit it to the site
Moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and an accessible support system.
Verified dimensions and origin are absent from this source; confirm the exact cultivar.
Keep the care in the decision
Match pruning to summer- or autumn-fruiting stock and manage runners.
Origin & safety checks
Origin is not verified in this record; check regional botanical references.
Confirm edible identity and plant parts before use. Species, cultivar, sprays, allergies and pet exposure need separate checks; seeds and foliage are not automatically edible.
Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.
Factual source · checked 18 October 2026
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Rubus idaeus
Ranges are rounded metric conversions of the source's dimensions. Growth varies with cultivar and conditions. Illustrations help you compare form and character; they do not certify botanical identity. Check the exact plant and cultivar before purchase.