Variety comparison

Raspberry Varieties Compared

Compare raspberry varieties by cane spacing, first output, harvest window, and fruit color.

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Profiles
7
Zones
4a-8a
Spacing data
7
Return data
7

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Spacing, output, and site fit

Sorted by available sourced spacing, yield, first-output, and profile detail.

Plant Zones Spacing First output Yield Best clue
Anne yellow raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Caroline red raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Heritage red raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Jewel black raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Fall Gold raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Joan J raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W Royalty purple raspberry Berry cane 4a-8a 2-3 ft in-row x 8-10 ft rows 1-2 yrs 2-6 lb/plant/year Container: 10+ gal (workable); Mature size: 4-6 ft H x 2-4 ft W

How to choose

Narrow the list faster

Use these as first-pass filters before checking ZIP-level fit.

Summer versus fall bearing

Use first output and return ranges as comparison signals. Weather, soil, pests, and cultivar source can move real harvests.

Cane spacing

Start with the spacing column, then adjust for trellises, pruning, containers, rootstock, or local extension guidance.

Color and harvest timing

Compare the profiles side by side, then use the ZIP matcher for local zone, sun, soil, and water ranking.

Profiles

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Each profile includes photos where available, planting checklist items, source notes, and related plants.

Berry cane

Anne yellow raspberry

fall primocane crop

FruitCurb appeal & colorpale yellow primocane raspberrysweet flavor
Berry cane

Caroline red raspberry

large fall crop

FruitPrivacy & screeningexcellent flavorvigorous primocane bearer
Berry cane

Heritage red raspberry

fall-bearing crop

FruitPrivacy & screeningeverbearing raspberryclassic flavor
Berry cane

Jewel black raspberry

ripens in midsummer

FruitPollinators & wildlifeclassic black raspberrydeep flavor
Berry cane

Fall Gold raspberry

yellow raspberries in late summer and fall

Fruiteverbearing yellow raspberrysweet mild flavor
Berry cane

Joan J raspberry

large thornless red raspberries in summer to fall

Fruitthornless primocane raspberrylarge berries
Berry cane

Royalty purple raspberry

ripens in midsummer

Fruitpurple raspberry hybridlarge flavorful berries

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