Boysenberry - Rubus

Boysenberries are a blackberry, raspberry, and loganberry hybrid created by Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm and named for his friend Rudolph Boysen who initially began experimenting with creating this new berry hybrid. Knott's Berry Farm has a whole festival dedicated to this fruit. Some key differences between boysenberries and their common cousins blackberries and raspberries are the fruit size, color, and sweetness. Boysenberries produce larger fruit that ripens to a deep purple color that's somewhere between the color of blackberries and raspberries. The berries are slightly sweeter than blackberries but also offer a sharp tartness, too. The fruit is great for making jams, pies, or just as a snack by themselves. This plant is self-fertile.

• Average mature height: 6-8 feet
• Light: Full sun
• Self-fertile: Yes
• Soil: Well-drained. Average waterings needs, do not overwater.
• Zones: 6-9

Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.

Questions or Problems?
We have shipped thousands of plants safely to their destinations; however, please send us a picture of your plant(s) within 48 hours of arrival if you have any questions or problems. We can then assess for our Live Delivery Guarantee.

Dead Leaves?
A few leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.

Fertilizer
Power up your fruit, nut, berry and bean plants with Wellspring Gardens' premium slow-release Fruit, Nut & Berry Fuel. Apply the specified amount to your plant's soil surface. The formula lasts 90 days when soil temperature is 80°.
• 5-inch round pot: 3/4 tablespoon
• 1-gallon potted plant: 3 tablespoons
• 2-gallon potted plant: 6 tablespoons

Cold Weather Shipping
We don’t advise shipping in freezing temperatures. Please ensure temperature lows in your area aren't under 35℉ when you order. If they are that low, just email us and we will be happy to hold your order. Also, make sure to track your package closely and retrieve it as soon as it arrives. We insulate packages bound for cold destinations. We do not, however, use heat packs.