Rubus 'Youngberry'
Rubus 'Youngberry' is a hybrid cross between a blackberry, raspberry, and dewberry with large, succulent reddish-black berries.
Description:
Rubus 'Youngberry' is a hybrid between the blackberry, raspberry and dewberry similar to boysenberries and loganberries. A vigorous grower with long, thorny canes, expect full production after 3 years. White flowers bloom in spring with berries maturing to a reddish-black in summer. They are larger, sweeter, juicier and ripen earlier than most blackberries. They are more fragile in terms of commercial harvesting which is why you don't see the fruit commonly available. You'll just have to grow your own! Support with a wall, trellis or other structure. Provide a rich, well-drained soil. Prune out weak and damaged canes after fruiting or in winter. Berries are delicious fresh, juiced, in jams and jellies, and wine and liqueurs. Use dried leaves for teas. Attracts bees and birds.
Common Name: Blackberry
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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