| Rubus 'Nova' | USDA Zone: 4-8 |
Nova Raspberry is a medium-sized shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces red heart-shaped berries which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. The berries have a sweet taste and a juicy texture.
A hardy disease-resistant variety producing bright red, medium to large fruit with great aroma and flavor for freezing, canning and pies; raspberries require careful placement in the landscape, a specific pruning regimen and protection from birds.
Nova Raspberry is self-pollinating and does not need another raspberry variety to produce fruit; you only need one plant for berries, though planting more can yield a larger harvest.
The berries are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Preserves
- Canning
- Freezing
Aside from its primary use as an edible, Nova Raspberry is suitable for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
Bloom Time: Summer
Common Name: Raspberry
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| More About Nova Raspberry |
| Height: 5 ft |
Spread: 3-4 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Nova Raspberry may not always play well with others; as such, it is best grown in its own designated garden space or isolated area of an edibles garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Provide fertile, mildly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Produces on second-year canes; after harvest, prune away older canes that have fruited to the ground, leaving one-year-old canes to produce next season's crop. Train newer canes on a trellis. Feed in early spring. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
