Berry – Youngberry

Description

Berry – Youngberry

Rubus ursinus

A cross between a Blackberry and a Loganberry.

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*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: This is a vigorous growing plant producing an abundance of sweet purple to black berries.

POLLINATION: Self pollinating

MATURITY: December to January

DESCRIPTION: Used for fresh fruit, jams and baking.

TOLERANCES: 

TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained sunny position with well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until vine is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears in Spring. New canes produce next season’s fruit. Trim new Spring growth to 20-30cm to encourage branching, train onto wire or trellis. Cut out old canes.

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