Rubus loganobaccus × laciniatus × idaeus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Rubus loganobaccus × laciniatus × idaeus
Also known as: Boysonberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 2.50 m
Width: 2.50 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Fruit - raw or cooked. The Boysenberry has a sweet taste and a deliciously fresh, slightly sour aromatic scent.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Morus alba
White mulberry
Morus alba attracts beneficial insects that help pollinate Rubus and control pest populations.
Rosa rubiginosa
Sweet Briar, Sweetbriar rose
Rosa rubiginosa provides habitat for beneficial insects and improves soil health with its root system.
Viburnum opulus
Highbush cranberry
Viburnum opulus offers shade and moisture to the ground, benefiting the root zone of Rubus.
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion, Kukraundha, Kanphool
Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) serves as a dynamic accumulator, bringing up nutrients for Rubus.
Allium porrum
Leek
Mentha spp. repels certain pests and attracts pollinators to the area, enhancing biodiversity.