Encore Raspberry Bush
Rubus 'Encore'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Encore Raspberry Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 4-8
Planting for a long season of successive harvests helps ensure that you'll get your fill of fresh, fantastic raspberries. Whether you love them fresh, or preserved, or want plenty on hand to freeze, Nature Hills growers have you covered.
Get delicious late-season berries from a vigorous summer bearer. Encore Raspberries (Rubus 'Encore') easily extend the season of fresh berries for many weeks. These well-balanced fruits are a treat to finish up the season of summer berries! You'll love their sweet robust flavor that has just enough zip to give a gourmet flair.
Still hungry? Why not add summer-bearing varieties and everlasting varieties for a summer-long season of fresh berries for your family's "fruit fix"? Encore bridges the gap between these types. In fact, that's exactly what the team at Cornell University was interested in when they developed this great-tasting variety!
These firm berries certainly hold their own in the freezer. You'll get pounds of fruit from mature plants, so you can keep many bags for the taste of summer all year long. The picking is easy with the mostly upright and nearly thornless canes. You'll only need to tie the laden laterals to your trellis system.
With sweet white flowers in spring and textured dark green foliage, Encore is an attractive addition to an Edible Landscape. Cold-hardy, yet adaptable, Encore works well across much of the United States in growing zones 3 to 8 and grows 4-5 feet in height but only spreads 1-2 feet wide!
Planting and Application:
Fruiting plants are charming. There is a huge (and we mean HUGE!) resurgence of interest in these hard-working plants. Far from simply utilitarian, they are beautiful relatives of the Rose family. Enjoy flowers, foliage, and fruit with these pretty workhorses that exemplify the trend of edible landscaping.
A mature Raspberry patch makes you wealthy in a very real sense. These long-lived plants are valuable, and the extra food security helps you breathe a sigh of relief. Try a row of them near your patio. Space them two feet apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.
Carve out a Kitchen Garden, and plant Encore on the "company side" to hide the compost bins. Give yourself something pretty to look at. Butterflies and other helpful pollinators love their nectar-rich blooms. Enjoy greater yields with these sturdy fruiting bushes.
Creative small-space gardeners are even growing Encore Raspberries plants in extra-large containers. Pick your breakfast on your balcony, porch or patio! Everyone loves a friend, so pair this late fruiting Raspberry with an early producer or another Everbearing variety for increased pollination and delicious Raspberries all growing season long!
- Summer-Bearing Large Red Raspberry
- Deliciously Balanced Flavor
- Lovely White Blooms in Spring For Pollinators
- Nearly Thornless Sturdy Canes
- Bridges Gap Between Summer Bearing and Everbearing
- High Yields & Vigorous Producer
- Great Fresh & Preserved
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Ensure your Encore Raspberry receives full sun. You'll get the most fruit with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Plant at least five or six feet from buildings. Raspberry plants need good air circulation, and you'll want to access the entire plant to harvest your crop.
Well-drained soils are important. Plant in raised beds to improve drainage. Berry bushes also need regular water. You can even push the backfill soil into a small berm to help keep water near the roots. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are a great time-saver.
You can add a slow-release fertilizer in early spring. For proper application rates, follow label directions. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch to cut down on surface evaporation.
This variety fruits on second-year Floricanes. After the harvest is done, cut the old canes out at ground level. Dispose of them in your yard waste bin. Keep the new Primocane growth standing over winter. You can tip-prune them back in late winter for a more compact plant if you like.
- Cold Hardy Full Sun
- Widely Adaptable Most Well-Drained Soils
- Loves Regular Moisture
- Prune Everbearing After Fruiting
- Provide Regular Fertility
People are craving the security of fruiting plants in their landscape. Order your Encore Raspberry Bushes today at Nature Hills Nursery. You'll be racing other gardeners for our limited inventory of expertly grown plants.
