Heritage Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Heritage’) was bred at Cornell University, New York, USA in the 1960s. Fruit on cane tips are easy to pick. Can form hedgerows quickly.
- Uses: Eating fresh, jams, jellies, syrups, drinks, desserts, cooking, and novel cut flower/foliage. Fruit freeze well.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Harvest: Mid-February to late April
- Type: Autumn fruiting on first-year primocanes—cut all canes to ground each winter.
- Size: About 120 cm tall x 50 cm wide
- Chill requirements: 250 chill hours.
- Growing conditions: Sheltered, well-drained, full sun; thrives in large tubs.
- Features: Long fruiting season, can fruit in the first season. Vigorous, hardy, excellent disease resistance.
- Also known as: Raspberry ‘Heritage’, Rubus idaeus x Rubus hybrids
Explore our raspberry growing guide for expert tips and advice.
