A high-quality, large-fruited, fresh-market raspberry for the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand. Origin: Corvallis, Ore., by C. Finn and F.J. Lawrence, USDA-ARS, Hort. and Food Res. Inst. of New Zealand, Oregon State Univ. and Washington State Univ. ORUS 1570 (Creston × ORUS 1094) × ORUS 1748 (Glen Isla × Willamette); cross made in 1975; selected in 1978; tested as ORUS 576-47; introd. in 1997. Tree: high yield; moderate number of canes with medium vigor and thickness and few spines; winter hardiness similar to Meeker. In New Zealand, susceptible to rust (Phragmidium rubi-idaei), root rot (Phytophthora cactorum), and bud moth (Herterocrossa rubophaga). In Oregon and Washington, no particular disease problems and, while not extremely sensitive to root rot (Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi), will show symptoms on heavy or wet soils. Fruit: medium-large; glossy medium red; very firm; easy to harvest by hand or by machine; excellent flavor; similar to Meeker for pH, titratable acidity, and anthocyanin levels and greater for soluble solids; ripens 2-5 days later than Meeker.
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