Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus)

Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus): Dark Purple Berries on Trailing Canes

Boysenberry bears elongated, dark purple fruit with a sweet flavour, combining qualities associated with blackberry and raspberry. Its trailing growth needs a trellis or similar support to keep the harvest accessible.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 2-3 m
• Spread: 1-2 m
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil; Average to Dry Soil

Uses and Benefits: Grow it along a dedicated berry trellis and enjoy the distinctive fruit fresh or in preserves. The supported canes bring productivity into a narrow strip of garden.

Care Instructions: Plant the crown slightly below the soil surface in a sunny, well-drained site. Fruit forms on second-year canes, so remove spent canes after harvest while preserving healthy new growth.