Native Raspberry | Atherton Raspberry

The Atherton Raspberry is a vigorous grower and a prolific bearer of red jewel-bright berries. They make a wonderful addition to the edible garden. 

It's very well-suited to sub-tropical SE QLD climate. Although it grows best in full sun, it will still fruit when planted in a partly shaded or filtered light position. 

We suggest that they are best grown in pots with canes or lattice to climb. This could be as simple as placing the pot in front of a fence and allowing the raspberry to climb it. When grown in the ground they have a tendency to sucker and quickly spread, so keeping them contained reduces pruning and maintenance. 

There are many creative ways that you can grow Native Raspberries to maximise the harvest and utilise their natural growth habits. You could grow a series of plants in large pots or a contained garden bed along the edge of a fence, creating an attractive green cover that is highly productive and is also a place for small native birds to nest and hide. You could turn them into a productive hedge, espalier them, and use them to create protective and productive boundaries that some animals are unlikely to want to venture through.  

Because of their hardy nature, and prolific fruiting they are an ideal choice for the novice gardener. They also make a good choice for those keen to involve their children with growing plants as they provide fruit quickly - though a little care with harvesting is required due to the thorns.

Please contact us if you have any questions about buying this fruit tree.