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Silvanberry

Rubus ursinus x hybrid
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Also known as American Bramble. Cross between Marionberry and a seedling cross between Pacific and Boysen.

Landscape Value

Plants are best grown with support from a boundary fence or similar as they have a trailing habit, try in a planter box against a wall, tied down with wire for support. Ideal in smaller gardens.

Nutritional Value

High in vitamin C.

How to Eat

Be decadent and eat them straight off the plant or get creative in a pie, jam or smoothie. Remember you can freeze them and use later.

Expected Yield

Heavy yielding plant.

Generic Fruiting Time

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Growing

Sun

Full sun to partial shade.

Wind

Protect from hot winds.

Salt

Not tolerate.

Climate

Temperate and sub-tropical climates.

Soil

Prefers slightly acidic well drained soil with generous amounts of well rotted organic matter.

Fertiliser

Silvanberries are gross feeders. Apply regular applications of liquid fertiliser through the growing season and mulch with organic matter to protect the surface roots.

Pruning

In winter when the plant is dormant gather up the canes and train along the trellis. Cut out the weak, fruited and old canes. Youngberries have a sprawling habit so keep canes off the ground as they will root themselves at a node.

Pests

Apply several copper sprays in winter for fungal disease control. Planted in an open space with free air flow will help keep diseases at bay. DO NOT spray within seven days of harvest. Protect from birds with bird netting.

Special Conditions

 


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