Willamette Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Willamette’) was developed in the early 1940s in Oregon, USA. It has well-sized dark red fruit that darken rapidly after harvest, with a full flavour. Mid-season summer-fruiting and then again in autumn. Easy to pick. More tolerant of heat, periodic drought, and poorer soils than other cultivars.
Product includes 6 bare-root canes.
- Uses: Eating fresh, jams, jellies, syrups, drinks, desserts, cooking, and novel cut flower/foliage. Fruit freeze well.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Harvest: December to January, and a small autumn crop from about end of March possibly into June
- Type: Summer fruiting on second-year floricanes—prune spent canes to ground each winter—and often a smaller autumn crop.
- Size: About 3 m high x 1.75 m wide
- Chill requirements: Medium chill
- Growing conditions: Sheltered, well-drained, full sun; thrives in large tubs.
- Features: Plentiful fruit for the festive season, high yielding.
- Also known as: Raspberry ‘Willamette’, Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Willamette'
Explore our raspberry growing guide for expert tips and advice.
Reference NSW DPI (accessed 5/4/2016)
