Raspberry Bush

The Raspberry Bush (Rubus idaeus) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to Northern Europe, North Africa and Central Asia It is an excellent addition to any sunny garden because it is attractive, low-maintenance and produces an abundance of sweet, juicy berries The plant is an upright grower with thorny stems and a wide, slightly weeping silhouette Its deeply veined, green foliage turns to reddish purple in autumn before dropping off During the growing season, clusters of small, white or pink flowers are borne, eventually yielding raspberry fruits The raspberry bush grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can reach heights of 3 to 5 ft with a spread of 2 to 3 ft across Prune each winter to promote even bushier growth