Silvanberry, Kroonberry
Rubus spp hybrid
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A trailing bramble. It is a hybrid cross between a Marionberry and Pacific and Boysenberry. The vines have fine sharp prickles. Canes can be 5-6 m long. The fruit are berries. They are black and shiny when mature.
There are about 250 Rubus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. They should be grown in full sunlight.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Fruit can be eaten fresh. They can also be frozen or preserved.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Normally 2-3 canes are planted together to form a bush. These bushes are spaced 2 m apart. The canes are attached to a trellis. Once canes have fruited they are cut out and removed. Normally trellises are a.5 m above the ground. Canes need to be handled carefully and attached carefully as they are brittle.
A mature bush can produce 1 kg of fruit each year.