tummelberry
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A hybrid berry to around 2m tall with bristly stems and white flowers followed by large, hairy, glossy, dark-red edible fruits in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tummelberry (Rubus 'Tummelberry')
- Genus
- Rubus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tummelberry
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tummelberry
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tummelberry care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut out old canes following fruiting and tie in new canes. See pruning blackberries and hybrid berries
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by tip layering or from cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch with well-rotted compost or manure
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, raspberry beetle and gall mites
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