Very Cold Hardy

Nova Raspberry Plant

Very Cold Hardy

Very high-quality fruit
Adaptable to all climates
Can produce two crops per season
Upright canes with few thorns

Nova was released from the Nova Scotia breeding program in 1981 and is still one of the highest quality raspberries you can grow. Adaptable to all climates and can be used as a summer-bearer in the far north—Grow as a fall-bearer in the deep south! For areas in between Nova produces 2 crops of large, attractive, firm berries with excellent flavor. Zones 3-8.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus 'Nova'
Height: 4-6 feet
Spacing:3 feet
Depth:Same as in the nursery. Plant so the roots are below soil level.
Spread:4 feet
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Self-pollinating
Yield: Heavy yields
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Summer, Late Summer
Fruit: Medium size, bright red, firm, sweet-tart 3.2 grams
Zone: 3-8

Form: Shrub, raspberry, red
Flower Form: White simple blooms
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Vigorous growth rate.
Pruning: In late Winter, early Spring, prune and thin your raspberry plants. Any time of the year, you can prune out dead or diseased canes.
Foliage: Medium green leaves.