Rubus idaeus 'Encore' ~ Encore Raspberry heat-loving The heavy blooms of cherry

The heavy blooms of cherry red panicles smother the branches from summer into fall

are dioecious

arching sword-like foliage with thread-like marginal hairs and gains purple or red-bronze tints in winter

Tiny fragrant white flowers on upright panicles cover the shrub for two weeks in early spring

Asia (Iran to Japan)

Rubus idaeus 'Encore' ~ Encore Raspberry heat-loving The heavy blooms of cherryEncore Raspberry is an upright deciduous shrub that is nearly thornless and has a high production of large, firm, extremely sweet fruit that ripens in early summer. Its small but attractive spring bloom of pink flowers attracts pollinators. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Encore is self pollinating and resistant to root rot. Type: Shrub Origins: Europe and North Asia Height: 4 5 Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 4 USDA