Blackberry - Chester

Rubus fruticosus 'Chester' | Zones 5-9 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Chester Blackberry is a winter hardy variety. This thornless blackberry has large fruit that will be ripe near mid-August. Expect sweet and large fruit 1 year after planting.

Blackberry - Natchez

Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez' | Zones 5-9 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The Natchez blackberry is a semi-erect, early-ripening, thornless shrub that produces a large crop of sweet berries. In the early summer, you can expect a high yield of berries that are large, glossy, and oblong. This plant should be pruned annually to ensure a successful crop.  Natchez (like most blackberries) will require a trellis.  Chester is hardier than this variety – consider that if you are in zone 5 or higher.

Black Raspberry - Bristol

Rubus occidentalis 'Bristol' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

A medium, firm, glossy fruit with great black raspberry flavor.  Bristol is a high-producing early variety whose upright growth and cluster formation make its berries very easy to pick.

Black Raspberry - Jewel

Rubus occidentalis 'Jewel' | Zones 5-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Jewel is one of the most popular black raspberry varieties on the market.  It is a delicious and high-yielding black raspberry.   Its juicy berries can be made into jams, pies, and wine. Very easy to control – not invasive like some other raspberries.

Black Raspberry - Mac Black

Rubus occidentalis 'Mac Black' | Zones 5-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Mac Black is a late-season variety that extends the raspberry season. Its berries have excellent flow, size, and yield.    It is one of the very last varieties of black raspberry to ripen each year. Mac Black benefits from being trellised.

Black Raspberry - Niwot

Rubus occidentalis 'Niwot' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Niwot is a highly productive and vigorous berry.   It’s size is equal to Jewel, but the flavor is less intense. Trellising is required.  Plant 3-4’ apart in rows.

Black Raspberry - Tahi

Rubus occidentalis 'Tahi' | Zones 5-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

 'Tahi' is the first completely thornless black raspberry variety. "Tahi" means Number One in Māori. It grows vigorously and more upright than typical thorny black raspberry cultivars. It has a harvest season similar to Jewel. Large, medium firm have a deep black color. While tightly clustered fruit presentation can make early picking challenging, the lack of thorns simplifies picking and pruning compared to traditional black raspberry varieties.  

Purple Raspberry - Royalty

Rubus idaeus 'Royalty' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The most popular purple raspberry variety available. Royalty is very productive – the canes are thorny and long.  Perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or making into jam, jelly, or wine.

Red Raspberry - Boyne

Rubus idaeus 'Boyne' | Zones 3-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

A very cold-hardy and reliable raspberry, ‘Boyne’ is an early season, upright, self-fruitful berry. This raspberry is perfect for northern gardens.  Plant in full sun for  the best yields.  Boyne will grow where other raspberries experience winter damage.

Red Raspberry - Caroline

Rubus idaeus 'Caroline' | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Superior flavor.   Caroline is an everbearing raspberry with a summer crop followed by a crop in September through the first frost. Self-pollinating.

Red Raspberry - Encore

Rubus idaeus 'Encore' | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

A cold-hardy and heat-tolerant raspberry. Mid-Late summer bearing – ripening in late July to early August.  Encore yields exceptionally sweet raspberries that melt in your mouth.

Red Raspberry - Heritage

Rubus idaeus 'Heritage' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Heritage is a favorite for its firmness, flavor, and berry size. A moderate yield in summer is followed by a heavy yield in fall. Dark red raspberries that spread fast and often yield a crop in the first year even.  Heritage is the #1 seller.

Red Raspberry - Himbo-Top

Rubus idaeus 'Himbo-Top' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

This variety produces extremely large and firm berries. Berries have good flavor and are easy to pick. This variety is extremely vigorous – maybe the best production of any raspberry variety.

Red Raspberry - Joan J

Rubus idaeus 'Joan-J' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Joan J is the earliest thornless fall-fruiting Red Raspberry.   It is a super yielder.  The berries are large, delicious, and easy to pick.  Typically ripens 10-14 days before Heritage.

Red Raspberry - Killarney

Rubus idaeus 'Killarney' | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Perfect for northern gardens. Killarney is cold-hardy and reliable year after year.   It is an early season, upright, thorny red raspberry shrub.  For best results plant in a sunny location.  Partial shade is allowed, but yield will be reduced.

Red Raspberry - Latham

Rubus idaeus 'Latham' | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Vigorous and productive canes make this a garden favorite.   Latham berries are large, firm, and attractive.    Widely adapted, it is suitable for home gardens as well as pick your own locations.

Red Raspberry - Nova

Rubus idaeus 'Nova' | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The Nova Red Raspberry originates from Nova Scotia, Canada.   Bearing high yields of attractive bright red berries, Nova is a top choice for the home garden.  It is incredibly winter hardy variety.   Berries are produced mid-season.

Red Raspberry - Polana

Rubus idaeus 'Polana' | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Very hardy option.   Polana is an early everbearing variety.   They are the best bet for locations where early fall frosts are a concern.    Typically produces 3 weeks earlier than Heritage.

Red Raspberry - Polka

Rubus idaeus 'Polka' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Polka is a virtually thornless raspberry with a vigorous and upright growth habitat.  Nice & large fruit is ripe and ready to pick in late summer / early fall. 

Red Raspberry - Prelude

Rubus idaeus 'Prelude' | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Earliest of the red raspberry to ripen, It has it's biggest crop in the early part of June and will have a smaller fall crop also. Very winter hardy canes, with fruit flavor excellent and quality rating very good.

Yellow Raspberry - Anne  

Rubus idaeus 'Anne' | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

Golden yellow Raspberries, very firm and sweet Raspberry holds up much better than the Fall gold variety. good freeze resistance, grows well in mid to North U.S.

Yellow Raspberry - Double Gold

Rubus idaeus 'Double Gold' | Zones 5-7 | Soil: Moist, Well-Drained

The Double Gold Raspberry plant is a unique deeply blushed, champagne-colored fruit with a distinctive conical shape.  It gets the name from the fact that it produces two harvests per season.  The first year of planting, Double Gold will produce its first crop in the fall on the tips of the current year’s cane.