A rare, exciting self-fertile gold raspberry with the same delicious sweet taste of red varieties, and with the ability to produce two crops each season.. After a late summer to fall harvest, a second crop arrives the following spring on the same canes. Excellent fresh or for preserves and pies. The bright berries light up the landscape. Botanical Name- Rubus idaeus var. strigosus ‘Fall Gold’ Pronunciation- ROO-bus ih-DAY-us var. strih-GOH-sus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Phlox paniculata ‘David’ – bright gold vs white, sunny borders Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material. Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
