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Boysenberry

Rubus ursinus × idaeus

Also known as: boysen berry

Large reddish-black berry with complex sweet-tart flavor. Trailing canes require trellising. Fruit on second-year canes.

Boysenberry

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing48–72″
Row Spacing72–96″
Planting Depth—
Height48–96″
Spread36–60″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Transplant Outdoors

0–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

365–545 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 5–9

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 5–9

Trailing canes need sturdy trellis. Fruit on second-year canes. Prune spent canes after harvest.

Companion Plants

No companion data available for this plant yet.

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