• A single white flower of wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) opens among green foliage, showing off five delicate petals and a pale green cone-shaped center packed with developing seeds. The finely toothed leaflets surrounding the flower are distinctively veined.
  • A close-up of a ripe wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) reveals the intricate cluster of drupelets forming the fruit. The berry glows deep red, still attached to its receptacle, with tiny hairs visible on the outer skin and the leafy calyx curling back.
  • Bright red berries of wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) dangle in small clusters, their tiny drupelets glistening with juice. The berries stand out vividly against the soft, hairy green leaves, while faintly bristled stems are visible winding through the background.
  • A dense thicket of wild red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) fills the frame, with clusters of ripe red berries peeking through a sea of green foliage. The compound leaves, sharply toothed and slightly wrinkled, create a lush backdrop for the bright fruit dotting the stems.
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Rubus idaeus - Wild Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus - Wild Red Raspberry

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In spring, Wild Red Raspberry produces clusters of small white flowers, which give way to juicy, bright red berries in summer, serving as an important food source for birds, wildlife, and foragers alike. It attracts a variety of pollinators, including bumblebees, honeybees, and butterflies such as the Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, which visit for nectar. Its arching canes and vibrant green foliage form dense thickets, providing shelter for small animals while also helping to stabilize soil in naturalized plantings.

Wild Red Raspberry is a hardy, fast-growing shrub that thrives in diverse landscapes, from moist, shady woodlands to meadows and sunny, gravelly slopes. Adaptable and low-maintenance, it is an excellent choice for self-sustaining gardens, edible landscapes, and rural restoration projects. While deer may browse the foliage and young stems, the plant’s vigorous, spreading growth allows it to recover from grazing.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Experienced
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Fast
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 35

Light Conditions

  • Shade
  • Part Shade
  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Rich
  • Loam
  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry
  • Clay
  • Seasonally Moist

Height

  • 24" - 36"
  • 36" - 48"
  • 48" +

Width

  • Spreading

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Aggressive
  • Very Aggressive

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Fragrant
  • Berries
  • Fall Color
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to North America, Wild Red Raspberry is found across Canada and into the northern US. It grows in disturbed sites, clearings, roadsides, woodlands, riparian zones, and post-fire landscapes, where it quickly colonizes open spaces.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

The berries of Rubus idaeus are highly edible, traditionally harvested by Indigenous peoples and settlers for fresh eating, drying, or preserving. The leaves were used in medicinal teas for digestive health, pregnancy support, and sore throats.