Boysenberry - Rubus ursinus x idaeus

Common Name: Boysenberry

Bloomtime: Spring

Exposure: Full sun, tolerates some shade

Height: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')

Spread: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')

Spacing: 1.2-1.5 m (4-5')

Water: Average to moist, humus rich, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Zone: 5

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, birds and pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Not drought tolerant

Characteristics: Thorny shrub with long flexible canes that benefit from some support, White flowers in Spring are followed by fruit that ripens to dark purple in Mid Summer, Good plant for the edible garden,