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Golden Raspberry

Rubus idaeus var. aureus, Rosaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RhubarbRheum rhabarbarum
Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation
BlackberryRubus fruticosus
Pollinator Sharing
Blue False IndigoBaptisia australis
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black Walnut's juglone is toxic to most Rubus species including Golden Raspberry

Black RaspberryRubus occidentalis

Growing different raspberry species together can facilitate spread of raspberry-specific viruses and pests between cultivars

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Raspberry grow in?

Golden Raspberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Golden Raspberry?

Good companions for Golden Raspberry include Rhubarb, Blackberry, Blue False Indigo.

Design guilds with Golden Raspberry and see companion relationships visually.

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