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Rubus loganobaccus × laciniatus × idaeus

Boysonberry

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Rubus loganobaccus × laciniatus × idaeus.

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Boysonberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Boysenbes
French
  • Mûre de Boysen
Sources & name notes

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

General information

Scientific name: Rubus loganobaccus × laciniatus × idaeus
Botanical family: Rosaceae

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

Sources [1]
Also known as: Boysonberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Growth rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5-9
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:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
None

Description

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

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.