YOUNGBERRY

Youngberry

Rubus ursinus

DESCRIPTION:

A cross between a Blackberry and a Loganberry. This is a vigorous growing plant producing an abundance of sweet purple to black berries.

MATURITY:

December to January

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

Used for fresh fruit, jams and baking.

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.