Bushel and Berry® Raspberry Shortcake® Plant

Raspberry Shortcake® is the only thornless dwarf raspberry available — a compact, naturally mounded 2-3 foot plant that produces sweet, light red raspberries with a distinctive vanilla essence in late June through early July, from a container-friendly, trellis-free plant that manages itself without staking or training. Part of the Bushel and Berry® program, developed specifically for small-space and patio growing where standard raspberry canes would be impractical. Self-pollinating, bears in 1-2 years. May be covered by USPP #22,141 or other patents. NR7 cultivar.

Note: Do not plant Red, Gold, or Purple raspberries within 75-100 feet of Black raspberries. Black raspberries are more susceptible to viral diseases carried by aphids from nearby plants.

The Only Thornless Dwarf Raspberry — Container-Ready, No Trellis

Standard raspberry plants grow 4-6 feet tall and require a trellis system to keep the long canes upright and productive. Raspberry Shortcake® grows to just 2-3 feet tall and wide, with sturdy canes that hold their natural mounded shape without any support structure. That compact, self-supporting habit makes it the only raspberry variety genuinely suited to container growing on a patio, deck, or balcony — and the thornless canes make harvesting and handling comfortable from the first berry to the last.

Sweet With a Vanilla Essence — Late June Through Early July

The flavor is what separates Raspberry Shortcake® from the flavor experience of standard raspberry varieties. The light red berries are sweet and firm with a subtle vanilla undertone that gives the fresh-eating experience a distinctive character. The late June through early July harvest arrives at the peak of early summer, delivering a generous crop from a small plant that earns its container footprint many times over.

Part of the Bushel and Berry® Program — Designed for Small-Space Growing

The Bushel and Berry® program produces compact, ornamental, productive fruiting plants specifically sized for containers, patios, and small gardens. Raspberry Shortcake® brings the bramble fruit category into that program — the first time a thornless dwarf raspberry has been available in a size that works for the home gardener without a dedicated garden bed or trellis system.

Why Growers Choose Raspberry Shortcake®

• The only thornless dwarf raspberry available — 2-3 feet tall and wide, no trellis or staking
• Sweet with a vanilla essence — distinctive flavor in a firm, light red berry
• Container-friendly — the first raspberry genuinely suited to patio and small-space growing
• Part of the Bushel and Berry® program — designed for compact productive fruiting
• Self-pollinating, bears in 1-2 years — productive quickly with just one plant
• Late June through early July harvest — USPP #22,141, NR7 cultivar