Rubus idaeus 'Nova' ~ Nova Everbearing Raspberry

Nova Everbearing Raspberry is a small upright thorny deciduous shrub primarily grown for its fruit.  The small white flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies and in the south has a large fall harvest of dark red raspberries with rich flavor.  Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Nova is resistant to most raspberry diseases and has sparse thorns. Type:  Shrub Height:  4’ - 6’ Spread:  3’ - 4' Spacing:  3’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Intolerant of wet soils- can lead to root rot.  Prune fruiting canes and weak canes immediately after fruiting, and as needed in winter.  Remove suckers and trimmings to prevent rooting.  Anthracnose, botrytis and root rot can be serious problems.  Cane and crown borers are potential serious pests.  LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group