California blackberry

How to Grow and Care for California blackberry

California blackberry · Rubus ursinus
Also known as: boysenberry

Train to wires on the sheltered side of a fence or wall, in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing California blackberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Train to wires on the sheltered side of a fence or wall, in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water California blackberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for California blackberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for California blackberry?

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What Soil Is Best for California blackberry?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for California blackberry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize California blackberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune California blackberry?

Once well established, cut fruited canes down to the ground in late autumn and tie in the new canes which have grown over the summer.

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How to Propagate California blackberry?

Propagate by division or by layering shoot tips in spring or late summer

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How to Transplant California blackberry?

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How to Care for California blackberry in Winter?

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How to Plant California blackberry?

Train to wires on the sheltered side of a fence or wall, in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot California blackberry?

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How to Harvest California blackberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of California blackberry

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Attributes of California blackberry

Plant typeFruit Edible
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Suckering
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Scientific Classification

Species
Rubus ursinus
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
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