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Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus)

Boysenberry

Rubus ursinus x R. ideas. A cross mix of raspberries, loganberries and black berries. Berries similar to an elongated blackberry with dark purple colour and a sweet tangy taste. Self-pollinating.

  • »  Rubus ursinus x R.idaeus
  • »  Vining perennial needing trellis-type support
  • »  Berries similar to an elongated blackberry with dark purple colour and a sweet taste
  • »  A cross mix of raspberries, loganberries and black berries

2gal
$41.85
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:5
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Edible
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Climbing
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Herbal garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus x R. idaeus)

Prefers full sun with average to dry, well-drained soils. Do not plant in soils with potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers as they may have left behind soil-borne verticillium wilt. Plant boysenberries with the crown of the plant 5cm below the soil line. Fruits are produced on 2nd year canes.