Plant Details

Rubus idaeus x fruticosus

Tayberry

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus idaeus x fruticosus.

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Common names

4 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Tayberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Braamboos
  • Taybes
French
  • Tayberry
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Rubus idaeus x fruticosus
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Rubus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Tayberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: - m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-9
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(3)
Functions:
Cosmetic use, Dye, Paper

Description

Fruit - can be eaten raw or cooked. It is nice as a snack and can also be used in pies and jams. Carrot - can be cooked. It is important that the carrot is neither too young nor too old, as it requires a long cooking time. Young shoots - can be eaten raw or cooked, similar to asparagus. These are harvested in the spring when they just appear above the ground and are still tender. A herbal tea can be made from the dried leaves. It is also said that tea made from raspberry and blackberry leaves is an excellent alternative to coffee.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/08
Harvest ends: 30/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 372272; name ID 2976315; Rubus L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.