Rubus 'Hararasp' (Raspberry Tree)

Who says raspberries don’t grow on trees! This miraculous space-saving raspberry tree has been developed by an ingenious breeder from Japan named Toshikhiko Hara. His groundbreaking new raspberry develops thick overwintering stems which are trained to form upright ‘trees’ with a strong, central trunk supporting a crown of fruiting branches.

Instead of rows of sprawling raspberry canes which need space, support and tying in, you can now enjoy this neat ‘Hararasp' raspberry. With its small footprint, it can easily be accommodated in a sunny spot where it will make both an attractive and edible feature. From April to May it is covered in white blossom followed in May and June by an abundance of tasty fruit which is easily reached for harvesting.

The fruit is unusually attractive, as unlike the dull fruit of other raspberries, ‘Hararasp’ bears especially glossy and shiny berries. ‘Hararasp’ is also a disease-resistant Florican-type, with excellent tolerance to heat and drought plus early fruit ripening and a long harvest period. Maximum height: 175cm (69in). Maximum spread:100cm (40in).

Pruning advice: You can prune this plant to be like a summer raspberry if prefered. By cutting the branches you can reshape the plant to suit your prefered shape and growth. Without pruning this plant will naturally form a small tree-like shrub which will bear fruit year on year. An easy to care for raspberry variant.