Tayberry

Description

Long, moderately vigorous canes produce berries with a large, long conical shape and a reddish purple color with excellent, slightly aromatic flavor. Excellent quality for freezing, canning, jams, and jellies. Tayberry was bred from a cross between the blackberry Aurora, a high quality variety bred in Oregon, USA and an improved Tetraploid Raspberry from the breeding program at the Scottish Corp. Research Institute. Tayberry is ready for picking from early July through mid-August. Zone 5-8

Latin Name: Rubus fruticosus x Rubus idaeus ‘Tayberry’
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Full sun to partial shade.
Bearing age: Will produce fruit right away
Rootstock: Typically propagated from cuttings
Size at Maturity: Medium-sized, trailing or semi-erect shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Pollination Requirement: Self-pollinating, no need for additional pollinators
Ripening Time: Mid to late summer
Yield: Moderate to high yield of large, elongated berries
Pests and Diseases: Monitor for aphids, spider mites, and common berry diseases. Generally resistant but may be susceptible to certain pests.
Hardiness (Temp): Can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C)
USDA Zone: Zones 5-9