Jewel Raspberry vs Pathfinder Raspberry - TreeTime.ca

Jewel Raspberry vs Pathfinder Raspberry

Rubus sp. Pathfinder

Rubus x Jewel

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Pathfinder Raspberry
Jewel Raspberry

The Pathfinder is a classic red raspberry variety that is extremely productive with medium to large fruit. It is the earliest fall-bearing raspberry, ready to harvest in August, and produces berries that are firm and sweet.

Red River Raspberry is a primocane-fruiting variety, meaning that it produces fruit on first years' growth. Prune stalks down each winter or early spring to get higher fruit yields and easier harvesting.

The Jewel Raspberry is one of the most popular black raspberry varieties, as it is consistently high-yielding and produces large, firm, and sweet berries. This cultivar is among one of the first raspberries to ripen each year, with berries ready for harvest in early to mid summer and is a vigorous grower.

The Jewel Raspberry is self-pollinating, and is a primocane variety meaning that it produces fruit on first years' growth. Prune stalks down each winter or early spring to get higher fruit yields and easier harvesting.

Pathfinder Raspberry Quick Facts

Jewel Raspberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4b
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Berries: medium to large
Berries: black, large
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Harvest: August
Harvest: August
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: jewel black raspberry