Best ornamental raspberry for bloom period length. Native to rocky, shaded banks and very adaptable. Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Best pruned in late winter after extreme cold. Attracts birds and pollinators.

Height : 5-7 feet Spread : 4-5 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to moist

Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 3-8

Leaves : Large, soft green maple-like leaves turn yellow in the fall. Fragrant, licorice scented foliage

Stem : Unique thorn-less raspberry with hairy stems

Flower : Fragrant pinkish-purple flowers from June to September

Fruit : Red berries are edible and can be used in jellies, pies, etc. However, not very palatable as they are tart, dry and very seedy. Enjoyed by birds

Habit : Fast growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub forms an upright, spreading but open mound. It tends to be leggy