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Rubus idaeus 'Kiwigold'

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rubus (ROO-bus) (Info)
Species: idaeus (eye-DAY-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Kiwigold
Additional cultivar information: (PP11313)
Hybridized by C. Thomas; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1997

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dancingbear27 On Jan 15, 2009, dancingbear27 from Elba, NY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Planted three tiny bare roots last spring and was rewarded with several berries early fall! I was hesitant to buy gold raspberries but young daughter really wanted them. Berries were large and very tasty. Did not seem to get mildewed. Were a nice addition to our berry patch.

Positive cyra On Jun 23, 2008, cyra from Central Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

Fast grower, many suckers, yellow green foliage. First fruiting in June, in Central CA.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lemoore, California
Elba, New York
Vancouver, Washington



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