Boysenberry Growing Guide

Scientific Name Rubus ursinus × idaeus × Rubus hybrid
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