A cross between a red raspberry and black raspberry, Brandywine is unsurpassed for jam, jelly, and pies. The purple color fades to a bright red when baked in pies and cakes. Thorns are wider spaced and larger than that of a red raspberry. Large, gorgeous berry with a tart, full flavor. High quality, insect resistant, hardy, and very adaptable. Zones 4-8. Raspberries are biennials that perform best in full sun with plenty of water and a good fertilizing when blooms begin. For best results, cut down all fruited canes to ground level at the end of the season. Photo and text courtesy of DeGroot.
