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Ruhus ursinus x idaeus 'Boysenberry'
Boysenberries are similar to blackberries in look and flavor but have are a little sweeter and have a slightly different flavor profile. In 1923, Rudolph Boysen bred blackberries with raspberry, dewberry and loganberry plants to create this variety. He showed his new berry to his friend that owned Knoll's Berry Farm who started selling them at his berry stand that later turned into a well known theme park. This berry was part of the Knott's early success and park history. The plant is very easy to grow. Every season it new growth of biennial stems or canes form. The first year these canes produce only leaves and form bark. After going dormant over the winter they awaken and produce a flush of delicious berries, then the canes die off in midsummer. Meanwhile the plant produces new canes to bear fruit the following season. Prune dead canes off in late fall, or early winter.
Full Sun
Height 4-6'
Plant4-6' Apart |
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