Boysenberries, like dewberries and logan berries are a trailing
type of blackberries. Plants grow horizontally, compared to the erect habit
of most blackberries. To grow, most plants are tied to supports or wires
to limit their trailing habit. Fruits are sweeter, ripen sooner and are
in looser clusters.
Boysenberries are not winter hardy and need protection from cold temperatures.
Plants should be untied from supports and lain horizontally after the ground
starts freezing. Cover canes with straw or loose hay at least a foot or
more.
Prune boysenberries in a similar fashion to blackberries.
Boysenberries, like most trailing blackberries, are difficult to grow
in cold climates. Choose a protected location and expect a crop every five
to ten years. Be proud if you succeed more often.
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