Boysenberry Growing Guide
Scientific Name | Rubus ursinus × idaeus × Rubus hybrid |
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Common Names | Boysenberry |
Plant Type | Perennial Bramble Vine |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Food Forest Layer | Shrub Layer / Trailing Vine |
Mature Size | 4-6 ft tall; 5-7 ft wide (trailing) |
Light | Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) |
Water Needs | Moderate; regular watering for best fruit quality |
Harvest Season | Late Spring to Early Summer |
Time to Fruit or Harvest | 1 year (light crop), 2nd year heavier yields |
Self-Fertile | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Native Region | Hybrid origin: California, USA |
Florida Native | No |
Zones | USDA Zones 6-10 |
Propagation Method | Tissue Culture or Tip Layering |
Pot Type | Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot |
Seasonal Characteristics | Deciduous; dormant in winter, vigorous in spring |