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Willamette Raspberry

An early-season classic with bold harvests and rich flavor

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Early-ripening—one of the first raspberries to fruit in summer
Large, deep red berries with full-bodied, tangy-sweet flavor
Heavy yields ideal for fresh eating, canning, freezing, and baking
Firm fruit texture holds up well in desserts and preserves
Self-pollinating—no second plant needed
Cold hardy with good resistance to root rot

Get a jumpstart on raspberry season with Willamette Raspberry, a time-tested favorite known for its vigorous growth and dependable, early harvests. This productive variety delivers an abundance of large, richly flavored berries—often weeks before other types begin to ripen.

Whether you're making preserves, baking, or simply enjoying a fresh snack straight from the garden, Willamette's tangy-sweet flavor and firm texture make it a standout choice. Its natural disease resistance and cold hardiness reduce maintenance and increase peace of mind. Perfect for home gardeners who want generous yields with less hassle, Willamette Raspberry is a reliable performer year after year. Zone 5-8

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Light
Full Sun
Height
72 - 120
Spacing
4 - 8 ft
Yield
High yielding.
Growth Rate
Medium.

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Light
Full Sun
Height
72 - 120
Spacing
4 - 8 ft
Yield
High yielding.
Growth Rate
Medium.

BloomsMid Spring, Late Spring

Botanical NameRubus idaeus 'Willamette'

FoliageMedium green foliage.

FormShrub, red raspberry

FruitMedium-size, dark red berries in midsummer that are literally dripping with juice as they come off the cane.

Height72 - 120

PollinatorSelf pollinating.

Size1 Gallon

Spread4-8 ft.

YieldHigh yielding.
DepthPlant at the same depth as the nursery.

Flower FormSmall white flowers.

Growth RateMedium.

LightFull Sun

PruningIn early Spring before new growth begins, cut the old canes as low to the ground as possible to encourage buds to break from below the soil surface. Remove and discard the canes. Obviously, this approach cannot be performed with Summer-bearing red raspbe

Soil RequirementsAcidic Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing4 - 8 ft
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.
The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.
The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.