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1 Boysenberry Plant Thornless Rubus ursinus × Rubus idaeus Fruit Starter Plant
The boysenberry (Rubus ursinus × Rubus idaeus), a hybrid fruit, is a cross between the European raspberry, the American blackberry, and the loganberry. It is known for its large, dark purple to reddish-black berries, which are sweet-tart in flavor and highly valued in the culinary world for jams, jellies, pies, and other desserts.
- Type: Perennial shrub
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Genus: Rubus (same genus as blackberries, raspberries, and dewberries)
- Hybrid Origin: A cross between the European raspberry (Rubus idaeus), American blackberry (Rubus ursinus), and the loganberry (Rubus × loganobaccus).
- Size: The boysenberry plant can grow into a sprawling vine or shrub, reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) and can spread widely up to 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters) when left unpruned.