Anne Raspberry
Anne Raspberry
Large, Sweet Pale-Yellow Everbearing Berries with a Hint of Apricot
Anne Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Anne') is a standout everbearing (primocane) raspberry famous for its big, pale-gold berries with an exceptionally sweet, almost apricot-like flavor. Because it fruits on first-year canes, you get a generous late-summer-into-fall crop and the easiest possible pruning. It's self-fertile and zone 4 hardy. Whether you're starting a berry patch in Edina, filling a sunny row in Maple Grove, or adding something unusual in Woodbury — Anne brings golden raspberries to zone 4b–5a gardens.
Anne Raspberry Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rubus idaeus 'Anne' |
| Plant Type | Everbearing (primocane) raspberry; cane fruit |
| Mature Height | 4–5 feet; benefits from a support |
| Sun | Full sun (6+ hours) for the sweetest berries |
| Water | Moderate — 1–2 inches per week; shallow roots dislike drying out |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) |
| Soil | Rich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Avoid wet feet. |
| Pollination | Self-fertile — a single plant will fruit |
| Bearing Type | Everbearing/primocane — fruits on first-year canes in late summer/fall |
| Harvest | Late summer into fall; large yellow berries |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to zone 4 |
Anne Raspberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens
Easy fall berry patch
As a primocane type, Anne can be mowed to the ground each spring for a clean, simple single fall crop in a Plymouth garden.
Specialty and market color
Golden raspberries are a novelty for fresh eating, farmers markets, and desserts in Eden Prairie — birds also notice them less than red types.
Edible rows and hedges
Plant a row along a fence with a simple T-trellis to keep canes upright and tidy.
Best Time to Plant Anne Raspberry in Minnesota
Spring (late April–May) is the best window, giving canes a full season to establish. Early fall planting can work in a sheltered spot. Never plant after mid-October.
How to Plant Anne Raspberry
- Choose a full-sun, well-drained site away from wild brambles (which can spread disease).
- Dig wide, not deep; backfill with native soil mixed with compost.
- Space plants 2–3 feet apart in rows; install a simple support to keep canes upright.
- Set the crown at soil level and water in well.
- Mulch 3–4 inches with straw or shredded bark, kept off the canes.
- For the easiest care, mow all canes to the ground in early spring for a single fall crop.
Watering Anne Raspberry in Minnesota
First Year Watering Schedule
- Weeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow
- Month 1–2: Every 4–5 days
- Month 3–6: 1–2 inches per week, especially during fruiting
- Stop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).
After Year One
Keep evenly moist during flowering and fruiting for plump berries. Raspberries have shallow roots, so steady moisture and mulch matter.
How do I prune an everbearing raspberry?
The simplest method: cut every cane to the ground in early spring. New primocanes grow and fruit that fall — no sorting old from new wood. (For two smaller crops you can instead leave canes for an early-summer crop on second-year wood.)
Do I need more than one plant?
No — Anne is self-fertile. Plant more only for a bigger harvest.
Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 4. With the mow-down method, winter cane survival doesn't even matter for the fall crop.
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