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Raspberry 'Encore Red'

2-Gallon

Height: 4-5 feet tall.
Spread: 3-4 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Rubus idaeus 'Encore'

Description:
A late-season red raspberry variety known for its firm, flavorful berries and extended harvest period. 'Encore Red' produces large, bright red raspberries with excellent sweetness and a mild tart finish. This self-pollinating variety is highly productive, disease-resistant, and cold-hardy, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and small orchards.

Edible Qualities:
Raspberry 'Encore Red' is valued for its juicy, firm berries with a well-balanced flavor. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating and holds up well for freezing and processing.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Jams & Preserves
- Smoothies
- Freezing

Features & Attributes:
Raspberry 'Encore Red' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by clusters of white blossoms in spring that attract pollinators. Its bright red raspberries ripen in late summer, extending the raspberry season beyond many other varieties.

This is a deciduous shrub with an upright, clumping growth habit. It is disease-resistant and well-adapted to various soil types, making it a low-maintenance and reliable choice for home growers.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Raspberry 'Encore Red' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Hedges
- Home Gardens
- Container Growing

Planting & Growing:
Raspberry 'Encore Red' will grow to be about 4-5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3-4 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1-2 feet from the ground. It grows at a fast rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 10-15 years.

This shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires consistent moisture, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from an annual layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Pruning old canes after fruiting helps encourage new growth and improves productivity.


Additional Characteristics:
- Late-Season Ripening
- Self-Pollinating
- High-Yielding
- Cold Hardy
- Disease Resistant