Fruits
Rubus idaeus 'Caroline'
Caroline red raspberry
A red primocane-fruiting raspberry with a late-summer-to-fall crop on current-year canes. Its fruit is useful fresh or frozen.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 2–5 ft. (grower range) tall
- Water
- Even moisture; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8 (species reference; cultivar and rootstock may differ)
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees
Keep in mind: The source inventory calls it thornless; cane prickles should be checked on the actual stock.
Fruit & harvest
- First bearing
- A small fall crop may form about 5–6 months after planting under good conditions.
- Fruiting canes
- Current-year canes; late-summer to fall crop.
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful; bees improve berry formation.
Growing & care
- Care & pruning
- For one fall crop, cut all canes to ground level while dormant. Provide support where canes lean and keep the row narrow.
- Summer heat
- Caroline is less tolerant of heat and drought than some raspberry cultivars. Keep roots mulched and water consistently during hot spells.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
University of Missouri Extension
University of Kentucky Extension
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Bernard DUPONT (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.