Buy Raspberry Trees in Western Australia (Rubus idaeus)

Raspberries in Australia fall into two distinct growing categories, separated by climate. Cool-climate varieties including Sandford and Heritage types are the traditional choice for temperate zones: the Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills, Orange NSW, and the WA south coast. These varieties need moderate winter chill, produce long canes, and fruit in summer. The canes fruit on second-year wood (floricanes), so avoid pruning all growth to the ground in the first year. Atherton raspberry is a different species altogether (Rubus probus), a native Queensland highland fruit suited to the subtropical Atherton Tablelands and similar cool elevated tropical areas. It is compact, nearly thornless, and fruits repeatedly through the warmer months. All raspberries prefer slightly acidic, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil (pH 5.5-6.5) with high organic matter content. Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Plant in full sun with a simple post-and-wire trellis for cane support. Raspberries have moderate to high water needs during fruiting. In WA, cool-climate raspberries are grown in the southern highlands and the Porongurup and Stirling Range foothills. No significant quarantine restrictions apply, though it is always worth confirming plant health status for interstate orders. Root rot in heavy soils is the most common cause of failure.