A hardy disease-resistant variety producing dark red fruit with great flavor for fresh eating, canning and pies; produces fruit on second year canes; requires careful placement in the landscape, a specific pruning regimen and protection from birds
Details
Botanical Name
Rubus idaeus 'Meeker'
Common Name
Meeker Raspberry
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Berry
Edible Harvest Period
Early Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Preserves
- Canning
- Freezing
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance
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