Boysenberry, Loganberry
Rubus x loganobaccus

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A vigorous trailing bramble. This is a cross between a raspberry and probably a dewberry. The vine looses its leaves during the year. Plants are self fertile. The fruit is a berry. It is long and red but matures to a purple-black. The berry is larger than a Youngberry and has a dull colour because of fine hairs on the surface.

There are about 250 Rubus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It prefers fertile, well drained soil. It does best in full sunlight. They need cool conditions and moist soil. It suits plant hardiness zones 5-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten fresh. They can also be used for jam, cakes, pies and tarts and other desserts. They are also used for juice.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

The canes should be tied onto a trellis. Each year the old canes and removed and new canes tied up. Tips can be rooted in late summer and autumn. Occasionally the roots can be divided.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably a cross between loganberry, blackberry and raspberry