{"title":"Zone 3 Raspberries","description":"\u003cp class=\"mft-zone-btn\" style=\"margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\" title=\"Our zones follow the MFTC Modified Zone Hardiness Scale. Comparing them to USDA averages will give you a discrepancy, so look up where these trees will be planted.\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:4px;background:#3e6b33;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\"\u003eMFTC Zones, Not USDA Averages: Look Up Your Address →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour raspberries rated hardy through all of zone 3, down to -40°F, including a few rated even colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"mft-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMore About Zone 3 Raspberries\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy through all of zone 3: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eBoyne\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anne-yellow-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eAnne Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003ePolana\u003c\/a\u003e. Boyne and Nova are rated all the way to zone 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of these is self-fertile, so one plant will fruit. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raspberry-pollination-chart\"\u003eraspberry pollination chart\u003c\/a\u003e shows which ones bloom together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor jam and jelly: Boyne, Nova and Polana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther zones: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-4-raspberries\"\u003eZone 4 Raspberries\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-3-fruit-trees\"\u003eEverything for Zone 3\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions We Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does zone 3 mean on your scale?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our MFTC scale, zone 3 means the coldest night you should plan for (the 1-in-30-year low) falls between -40°F and -30°F. Zone 3a runs -40°F to -35°F and zone 3b runs -35°F to -30°F. That is colder than a USDA zone 3, which is built on the average yearly low, so run your address through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e instead of going off a USDA map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need two raspberry plants?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every raspberry on this page is self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anne-yellow-raspberry-bundle-of-5","title":"Anne Yellow Raspberry (Bundle of 5) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anne Yellow Raspberry is a raspberry plant rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), and self-fertile, so one plant can crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (300 to 1,000). From published figures. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#anne-yellow-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 7 of 7 (very late), late spring to early summer here. Anne sets fruit on its own. It blooms in late summer on new canes, after the summer raspberries have finished. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raspberry-pollination-chart\"\u003eRaspberry Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), sauce and butter (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis sunshine-colored raspberry is unlike any other. With hints of apricot and peach, these large, sweet, firm berries are perfect for tarts, jams, and salads—and they freeze well too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEverbearing \u0026amp; Productive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnne raspberries produce fruit their first year. They’re everbearing, meaning you’ll get a summer crop in July on their floricanes, followed by a second crop on their fall primocanes from September through frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCold Hardy \u0026amp; Reliable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSelf-pollinating and cold hardy to Zone 3, Anne won’t let you down. We don’t yet have experience growing them in Zone 2, but if you’re in an area that sees -40°F to -50°F, give it a shot! One of our favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBig Plants with Big Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is the biggest size we’ve grown yet. These aren’t cell packs or tissue culture starts—they’re divisions from large mother plants, cut and then grown on their own for two years. The result? Very large root systems, ready to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Anne Yellow Raspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Anne Yellow Raspberry need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Anne Yellow Raspberry is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Anne sets fruit on its own. It blooms in late summer on new canes, after the summer raspberries have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Anne Yellow Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Anne Yellow Raspberry hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Anne Yellow Raspberry need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 300 and 1,000. That comes from published figures for this variety. The fall crop on new canes needs little winter chill. The early summer crop on overwintered canes needs a full northern winter. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#anne-yellow-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Anne Yellow Raspberry good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Anne Yellow Raspberry are fresh eating (8\/10), sauce and butter (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Anne Yellow Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Anne Yellow Raspberry with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Anne Yellow Raspberry ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472433123394,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/anne-yellow-raspberry-on-cane.webp?v=1789019154"},{"product_id":"boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5","title":"Boyne Raspberry (Bundle of 5) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boyne Raspberry is a raspberry plant rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and self-fertile, so one plant can crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 700 hours (600 to 1,000). From published figures. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 2 of 7 (early), late spring to early summer here. Raspberries set fruit on their own, so one variety is enough. Bloom timing does not limit pairing for raspberries. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raspberry-pollination-chart\"\u003eRaspberry Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJams and jellies (8\/10), fresh eating (7\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10), sauce and butter (7\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBoyne is another excellent Zone 2 raspberry. We’ve seen it growing here in Montana in places where very few other raspberries would survive. Boyne, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003ePolana\u003c\/a\u003e are the most cold-hardy varieties we know of—not only surviving in places like Cut Bank (one of the harshest climates in the state, and also where some of our family homesteaded!), but also producing superb flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWinter Tip for Extreme Cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOne thing we recommend for anyone who might see sub -40°F temps in the winter: lie the canes down on the ground and mulch over them. Just know that you’ll definitely need to give them a support structure come spring—after spending the whole winter under mulch, they’ll have a hard time standing up on their own. But that extra layer of protection can make all the difference if you’re unsure how cold it’s going to get. Sometimes, in the coldest parts of the state, we’ll go years without seeing -50°F—and then the polar vortex dips south, and boom, severe frost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e2027 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOur 2027 Boyne raspberry plants are large, well-established raspberries with extensive root systems—ready to thrive in tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003eAbout the photo: this isn’t Boyne itself. Photos of Boyne are either under copyright or simply unavailable, so we picked the open-source image that looks closest to the fruit. Photo: “004 2018 06 14 Obst” by Friedrich Haag, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:004_2018_06_14_Obst.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Boyne Raspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Boyne Raspberry need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Boyne Raspberry is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Raspberries set fruit on their own, so one variety is enough. Bloom timing does not limit pairing for raspberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Boyne Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Boyne Raspberry hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Boyne Raspberry need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 700 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,000. That comes from published figures for this variety. Boyne needs roughly 600 to 800 chill hours. Prairie and Montana winters supply that easily; cane hardiness matters more. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Boyne Raspberry good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Boyne Raspberry are jams and jellies (8\/10), fresh eating (7\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10), sauce and butter (7\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Boyne Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Boyne Raspberry with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Boyne Raspberry ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472434499650,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/red-raspberry-on-cane-representative.jpg?v=1791615309"},{"product_id":"nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5","title":"Nova Raspberry (Bundle of 5) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nova Raspberry is a raspberry plant rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), self-fertile, so one plant can crop, and it ripens about Jul 11 to Aug 4 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 850 hours (800 to 1,000). Well documented. Independent sources agree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), late spring to early summer here. Raspberries set fruit on their own, so one variety is enough. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raspberry-pollination-chart\"\u003eRaspberry Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Jul 11 to Aug 4 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanning and freezing (8\/10), fresh eating (7\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHailing from the Nova Scotia research station in the early ’80s, Nova is a dependable raspberry that continues to bear fruit year after year—especially when older canes are pruned back regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBuilt for the Cold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eNova, along with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eBoyne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003ePolana\u003c\/a\u003e, ranks as one of the most cold-hardy red raspberries we’ve tried. Thanks to their excellent flavor and ability to withstand high, dry winds and extremely low temps, these three are the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e red raspberry varieties we’re currently offering. They’re also the go-to raspberry on the Canadian prairie, where -40°F (or colder) is the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHardy to Zone 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e2027 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eOur 2027 Nova raspberry plants are large and come with extensive root systems—ready to take off in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003eAbout the photo: this isn’t Nova itself. Photos of Nova are either under copyright or simply unavailable, so we picked the open-source image that looks closest to the fruit. Photo: “Малина красная” by Petnick03, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:%D0%9C%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Nova Raspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Nova Raspberry need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nova Raspberry is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Raspberries set fruit on their own, so one variety is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Nova Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Nova Raspberry hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Nova Raspberry need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 850 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 800 and 1,000. That figure is well documented: independent sources agree. Nova was tested in Ontario and woke properly after about 5 to 6 weeks of cold, roughly 850 to 1,000 hours. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Nova Raspberry ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Jul 11 to Aug 4 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Nova Raspberry good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Nova Raspberry are canning and freezing (8\/10), fresh eating (7\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Nova Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Nova Raspberry with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Nova Raspberry ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472439152706,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/ripe-red-raspberry-on-cane-representative.jpg?v=1791616336"},{"product_id":"polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5","title":"Polana Raspberry (Bundle of 5) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polana Raspberry is a raspberry plant rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), self-fertile, so one plant can crop, and it ripens about Aug 15 to Sep 29 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 250 hours (200 to 300). From published figures. That's low, so chill is never short here, but it can wake early in a midwinter warm spell. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 6 of 7 (late), late spring to early summer here. Polana sets fruit on its own. Its flowers open in mid to late summer, which gives bees food when little else is blooming. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raspberry-pollination-chart\"\u003eRaspberry Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 15 to Sep 29 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (7\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10), sauce and butter (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolana is a fall-bearing (primocane-bearing) red raspberry valued for its reliability in colder climates and its ability to extend the raspberry season into late summer and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting Timing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike summer-bearing varieties such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/boyne-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eBoyne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e, which fruit on second-year canes in early to mid-summer, Polana produces fruit on current-season growth. In Montana and similar climates, Polana typically begins ripening in late August and continues into September, sometimes later if frost allows. Plant with Nova and Boyne to spread the harvest throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Quality \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit is medium to large with good flavor, well suited for fresh eating, freezing, jam, and general processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and productive. Polana can be managed simply by mowing canes to the ground each winter and harvesting a single fall crop the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolana is self-fertile and does not require another variety for fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid zone 3 raspberry in our experience growing it in western Montana, particularly in Stevensville in the Bitterroot where Polana saw near -40F on 1\/13\/24 with only a few of the canes showing signs of winter injury. If growing this in colder parts of Western MT and especially in Eastern MT where growers can see temps below -40F, be sure to lay on the straw pretty thick around all the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Polana Raspberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Polana Raspberry need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Polana Raspberry is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Polana sets fruit on its own. Its flowers open in mid to late summer, which gives bees food when little else is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Polana Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Polana Raspberry hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Polana Raspberry need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 250 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 200 and 300. That comes from published figures for this variety. Polana fruits on new canes, so it needs little winter chill. Mowing canes down each winter keeps it simple. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#polana-raspberry-bundle-of-5\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Polana Raspberry ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 15 to Sep 29 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Polana Raspberry good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Polana Raspberry are fresh eating (7\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10), sauce and butter (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Polana Raspberry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Polana Raspberry with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Polana Raspberry ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42538832363586,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/polana-raspberry-on-cane.jpg?v=1789020829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/collections\/anne-yellow-raspberry-on-cane_d69e082b-2637-4142-8594-ad6bfd1710ba.webp?v=1792786958","url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/collections\/zone-3-raspberries.oembed","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}