Boysenberry

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 3-5′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Low
Chilling Hours: 200-300 hours
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 6-8′ tall, 3-4′ wide
Growth Habit: Trailing, arching canes
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Orange-red
Berry Size: 1-2″
Berry Flavor: Sweet-tart
Berry Color and Appearance Deep maroon, large, and juicy

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Fast
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: July-August
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place or freeze

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to the United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Botrytis Blight: Moderately Susceptible
Cane and Leaf Rust: Moderately Susceptible
Verticillium Wilt: Moderately Resistant
Phytophthora Root Rot: Moderately Susceptible
Two-spotted Spider Mite: Moderately Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible