Youngberry
Rubus species
FEATURES: Vigorous, trailing bramble with sweet, juicy, black-purple berries in Summer.
CONDITIONS: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
FOR BEST RESULTS: Protect plants from strong winds. Fertilise during the growing season. Water regularly during Summer and Autumn. In Winter, lift and tie canes onto a wire trellis. The following Winter, cut out old canes and tie new canes from the base of the plant to the trellis.
PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:
• eat fruit fresh
• make youngberry jam
• excellent in cakes, desserts, pies, sauces and tarts