Joan J Thornless Red Raspberry
2 Year Transplant (Fruiting Size)
$14.95
Ships: 12/01/2026 - 04/01/2027
Description
The Joan J Raspberry is a thornless everbearing variety that produces large, bright red berries that are exceptionally flavorful and easy to pick. The fruit is wonderfully firm and desired for fresh eating, jams, jellies and storage. The Joan J Thornless Raspberry is reliable variety for home growers because it has a high resistance to pests and diseases. It yields a heavy crop in the fall and grows well in Aones 4-8.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early August |
| Fruit Color | Bright Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid August through October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Rich humus sandy loam |
| Soil Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-6.8 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-2 Years |
| Mature Width | 2-3 Feet Wide |
| Mature Height | 4-6 Feet Tall |
Zones
Shaded areas show where this product grows.
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 4 - 8
This product grows in your zone!
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
More Information
Note: Do not plant gold, purple, or yellow raspberries within 75-100 feet of black raspberries. Black raspberries may be more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids to and from nearby raspberry plants.




