{"title":"Raspberries, Blackberries and Brambles","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaspberries and their bramble relatives are cane fruits in the genus Rubus: soft berries picked warm from the garden through summer and autumn. Raspberries grow as upright canes and need a cold winter to crop well, while boysenberry and youngberry are trailing brambles for a trellis. Choose by climate and by when you want fruit, and plan a contained bed from the start, because every one of these plants spreads by suckers or by canes that root at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a raspberry or bramble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/raspberry-heritage-rubus-idaeus\"\u003eRaspberry Heritage\u003c\/a\u003e fruits in autumn on canes that grew the same season, which makes it the simplest to prune. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tulameen-raspberry-rubus-idaeus-tulameen\"\u003eTulameen Raspberry\u003c\/a\u003e fruits in summer on last year's canes. Planting both spreads the harvest from early summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boysenberry-rubus-ursinus-rubus-idaeus\"\u003eBoysenberry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/youngberry-rubus-caesius\"\u003eYoungberry\u003c\/a\u003e are trailing brambles with long, flexible canes that must be tied to a trellis or wires. They carry large dark berries in early summer. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chester-thornless-blackberry-rubus-chester\"\u003eChester Thornless Blackberry\u003c\/a\u003e is a named garden variety with smooth canes that crops in late summer. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius\"\u003eNative Raspberry\u003c\/a\u003e is an Australian scrambling shrub with small red fruit, and it tolerates a wider range of climates than the European raspberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere raspberries grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberries need winter chill and suit cool and mild temperate districts: Tasmania, Victoria, the tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and the cooler south west of Western Australia. In warm temperate gardens give them morning sun and afternoon shade, and expect a lighter crop. They are not reliable in the subtropics or tropics. The native raspberry, which grows wild from Tasmania to Queensland, is the one to try where winters are mild. All are frost hardy when dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWild blackberry is a declared weed across much of Australia, so grow only the named thornless garden variety, keep it on a trellis and never let canes root into bushland or a creek line. Raspberries sucker from the roots and the brambles root wherever a cane tip touches soil, so give every plant here a contained bed. They pair well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blueberries\"\u003eblueberry plants\u003c\/a\u003e and our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, moist, well drained soil that is slightly acid. Dig in compost first. Plant raspberries 40 to 50 centimetres apart in a row, with two or three horizontal wires strung between posts to about 1.5 metres high. Plant trailing brambles 1.5 to 2 metres apart along the same kind of trellis. A raised bed with solid edges, or a mown strip on each side of the row, stops suckers travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist from flowering to harvest and mulch thickly, because the roots are shallow. Feed in late winter with compost and a balanced fertiliser. Net the canes as the fruit colours or birds will take the crop, and pick every couple of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning depends on the type. Cut every cane of an autumn raspberry such as Heritage to the ground in winter. On summer raspberries and the brambles, cut out the canes that have just fruited as soon as the harvest ends, then tie in the strongest new canes to fruit next year. Lift any bramble tip that reaches the ground before it roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do raspberries fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer types fruit from about December to January, and autumn types from about February to April, depending on the district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow raspberries in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey need a cold winter to crop well. In mild winter areas the native raspberry is the more dependable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo raspberries need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple post and wire support keeps the canes upright, the fruit clean and the picking easy. Trailing brambles cannot be managed without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a thornless blackberry a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild blackberry is the declared weed. Keep the garden variety tied to its trellis and do not let cane tips root.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boysenberry-rubus-ursinus-rubus-idaeus","title":"Boysenberry - Rubus ursinus × Rubus idaeus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe boysenberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus ursinus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a blackberry and raspberry cross that produces big, soft, deep purple fruit with a richer flavour than either parent. It is a rambling cane fruit rather than a bush, reaching about 2m long and 1.5m wide once trained onto a trellis or a run of wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you cannot easily buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boysenberries bruise in transit, so they rarely reach a supermarket shelf in good condition. Picked at home they are a different thing entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt crops early in life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing canes made in the first season carry the first real crop the following summer, which is quick for a fruiting plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, so most of the country can have a go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e White and pink blossom feeds bees and butterflies in spring, before the fruit sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and fence lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant covers roughly 1.5m of wire or fence, so a narrow strip along a side boundary is enough to grow real quantities of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 50L or more with a trellis behind it works on a balcony or courtyard, though potted plants dry out faster and need watering more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch or an obelisk it earns its space twice, as a structure in the garden and as a crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing boysenberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it at least six hours of sun for a decent crop. It is frost hardy, and winter cold does no harm to dormant canes. In subtropical gardens, a position with morning sun and shelter from harsh afternoon heat protects the fruit as it ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, free draining soil with plenty of compost dug through. Mulch heavily to keep the surface roots cool and the moisture even, but keep the mulch off the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady water while the fruit is swelling makes the difference between small dry berries and large juicy ones. Feed with a complete organic fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and training.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits on canes grown the previous season. Once a cane has finished cropping, cut it out at ground level and tie the new season's canes onto the wires in its place. Do this every year and the plant stays productive and manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, so your plant arrives as a young rooted cane rather than a fruiting plant. Put a support in place before you plant, because retro fitting a trellis around established canes is awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eHow to plan a productive fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two plants for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Boysenberries are self fertile, so a single plant will crop. A second plant simply gives you more fruit over the same picking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get my first berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a token pick in the first summer at most, and the first real crop in the second, once the canes grown in year one have matured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have to be trained on a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in any practical sense. Left loose, the canes sprawl, the fruit sits in the dirt and picking becomes a chore, so a simple two wire frame is worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle a hot inland summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heat tolerant, but fruit quality drops in extreme heat without water. Mulch deeply and water consistently through ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640200036671,"sku":"RUB-URS-RUB-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Boysenberry-Rubus-ursinus-x-Rubus-idaeus.jpg?v=1766223234"},{"product_id":"raspberry-heritage-rubus-idaeus","title":"Raspberry ‘Heritage’ - Rubus idaeus","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaspberry 'Heritage' (\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Heritage') is the variety to plant if you want fruit in your first year. It is a primocane type, meaning it crops on canes grown in the same season, so a spring planting can give you berries by autumn. Canes reach about 1.8m tall and each plant takes up roughly a metre of row. The fruit is firm, deep red and holds its shape well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit in the first season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it crops on new canes, a plant put in during spring generally produces its first pick that autumn rather than a year later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Primocane raspberries can be cut to the ground each winter, with no sorting of old canes from new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, freezer friendly fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage berries hold together when picked and frozen, so a heavy crop keeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m tall and a metre wide it grows against a fence, along a path or in a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry foliage and fruit are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dedicated berry bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in rows, with about 1.5m between rows so you can pick from both sides. Two wires strung between end posts at 60cm and 1.2m keep the canes upright and the fruit clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row against a sunny fence takes almost no width, and a pot 500mm or wider with three canes works on a courtyard while containing the suckers completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing raspberries in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with shelter from strong wind. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean crop. It is frost hardy and needs winter cold, so subtropical and tropical gardens give poor results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic and rich in organic matter. Dig plenty of compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep with straw or sugar cane. It copes with poor soil but crops far better without having to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture from flowering to harvest decides the size of the berries, so water deeply twice a week in summer. Feed with compost and a complete fertiliser in early spring, then again as the fruit sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The easy method is to cut every cane to ground level in winter. You lose the small early summer crop and gain one heavy, clean autumn crop with no disease carried over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock or in packs of ten 140mm plants. Both are young plants with one or two short canes, not the tall canes you see at picking time, and both build a full crown in their first season. The pack of ten fills six metres of row at 60cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanes can arrive looking sparse or leafless depending on the season, which is normal for a plant that dies back and reshoots. Plant into prepared soil, water in, and expect new canes from the base within four to six weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the kitchen garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a container in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e if you are growing on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003egrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spring planting usually crops in its first autumn, because Heritage fruits on canes produced in the same season. The first crop is light. From the second year you can expect a proper harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Raspberries send up suckers and will move outwards a metre or more a year if left alone. Plant it where that is welcome, install a root barrier, or grow it in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the canes need support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.8m they do. A simple two wire trellis or a row of stakes keeps the canes upright, stops them arching into the path and keeps the fruit clean and easy to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647810601279,"sku":"RUB-IDA-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140081144127,"sku":"RUB-IDA-140MM-P10","price":347.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100494414143,"sku":"RUB-IDA-200MM-P6","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/raspberry-heritage-rubus-idaeus-hd.jpg?v=1793352353"},{"product_id":"tulameen-raspberry-rubus-idaeus-tulameen","title":"Tulameen Raspberry - Rubus idaeus 'Tulameen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTulameen Raspberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tulameen') is a late season, thornless raspberry grown for large, red, richly flavoured summer berries. The upright canes reach about 1.5m high and wide and are very frost hardy, which suits the cool climates where raspberries crop best. Plants fruit from their second year, and an established patch harvests over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, flavourful berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red fruit with a rich, old-fashioned raspberry flavour, sweet enough to eat straight from the cane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThornless canes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Picking is easy and painless, which matters in a family garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e It crops later than many varieties, and the picking season is long once the plant is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters do not trouble it, and a chilly winter helps it crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves for tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves can be dried and used for herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and wires.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along a trellis or taut wires. Train the canes up to the top, then tie new growth pointing down, which raises yields and takes up less room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the garden soil is alkaline, grow one plant in a large pot of acidic mix, with a stake or small trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits well in a fruit and vegetable patch beside other berries, where it can be netted against birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tulameen Raspberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with lots of light. It fruits best in cooler climates with regular rainfall, so cool temperate gardens suit it best. In warm temperate gardens expect a lighter crop, and in the subtropics and tropics it is not a good choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A relatively free draining, acid to neutral soil. Mulch with compost or bark to hold moisture and feed the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, and water at the roots whenever the plant is in flower and fruit. Feed with compost or a berry fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut all canes that have fruited down to ground level in early to mid autumn, so new growth can form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tulameen Raspberry as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out. Expect a modest first year as the canes build, because raspberries fruit from their second year. Plants travel upright, and are best planted soon after arrival into prepared, mulched soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/blueberry-care-guide\"\u003eBlueberry care guide, another berry for acid soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the second year. Raspberries fruit on second year canes, then you cut those down after harvest and train new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large pot of acidic mix, with a stake or trellis. This is the answer where garden soil is alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers cool climates with regular rainfall. In warm temperate gardens expect a lighter crop, and in the subtropics it is best avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790871920959,"sku":"RUB-IDA-TULAME-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tulameen-raspberry-rubus-idaeus-tulameen.jpg?v=1792210632"},{"product_id":"native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius","title":"Native Raspberry - Rubus parvifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Raspberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus parvifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous, thorny native bramble with small red berries in autumn, and one of the most rewarding bush tucker plants for a home garden. It usually sits around 1m high, trailing partly along the ground, but can reach 2m with support. Compared with other native raspberries it is lower growing, hardier to cold and drought, and has deep pink instead of white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you will not find in shops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small red berries ripen in stages through autumn, so you can pick a handful at a time to eat fresh or use in desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves for tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves can also be used to make a herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tolerant, grows wild across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, and is the most drought tolerant of the native raspberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, deep pink flowers open in late spring and summer, brighter than the white blooms of its relatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife habitat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, thorny growth gives shelter and habitat for small wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with the dappled shade beneath established trees. Plant 1m apart as a groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush tucker beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural member of a native edible garden, picked fresh on the way past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a trellis or low fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it spreads along the ground. Given support it scrambles upward, hooking its thorns into whatever is above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Raspberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade is ideal, such as under trees. It is frost tolerant and found naturally in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively free-draining soil, acid to neutral. Mulch generously to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. It is the most drought tolerant native raspberry, but keep water up through dry spells for the best crop of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows vigorously, so cut out old spent canes after fruiting and trim wandering growth. Wear thick gloves, because the canes are thorny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Native Raspberry as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. Young plants are small but quick to settle in. Plant them into mulched soil in dappled light and keep them watered through the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower. It shows as on backorder whenever none is on hand, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bush-tucker-plants-for-the-home-garden\"\u003eBush tucker plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the berries ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, and they ripen in stages, so you can pick a few each morning rather than a single large harvest. They are small and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it thorny, and will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both. It scrambles and spreads, so give it room and cut back stray canes. It is not toxic to dogs or cats, though the thorns will scratch a curious nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves can be used to make a herbal tea. The berries are the main reward, eaten fresh or cooked into desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790874640703,"sku":"RUB-PAR-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius.jpg?v=1792210700"},{"product_id":"chester-thornless-blackberry-rubus-chester","title":"Chester Thornless Blackberry - Rubus 'Chester'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChester Thornless Blackberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chester') is a largely thornless blackberry, so you can pick big, sweet black berries without the scratches. The long canes reach 1.5m to 2.5m high and 1m to 2m wide, carry pale pink white flowers in spring and fruit through summer and autumn. It is self fertile and starts fruiting from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargely thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth stems make picking easy and pleasant, and they are a gentler introduction to growing fruit for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, sweet berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is large, black and sweet, equally good fresh, on a pavlova or cooked into jam, pies and crumbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant will set fruit by itself, although planting more than one often gives a better yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberries start to fruit from a young age, so you do not wait years for the first harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged and cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a resilient, easy care fruit plant for cooler climate gardens and is frost hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and wires.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes are semi-upright, so grow them against a trellis or taut wires. Plant 1.5m apart and train them up to the top, then tie in new growth pointing down until you reach the bottom, which increases fruit yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a fence or boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of trained canes makes a productive green screen about 2m high. The thornless stems are safe to brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome fruit gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A few plants in a sunny, rich bed supply enough for fresh snacks, jam and baking through summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chester Thornless Blackberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Blackberries are rugged, easy care fruit plants for cooler climate gardens, and Chester is frost hardy and resilient. Crops are best where winters are cool, so in the humid subtropics and tropics expect poorer results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any rich, well drained soil. Plant it quite shallow, with the roots about 10cm deep, and enrich the bed with compost before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, and keep the roots watered while it is in flower and in fruit. A top dressing of compost each spring supports cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the growing tips in summer to encourage branching. Chester fruits on last year's stems, so cut out old canes in winter. If any thorned stems appear from the roots of mature plants, prune them out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chester Thornless Blackberry as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so set it into rich, well drained soil beside its trellis, plant it shallowly and keep it watered while the first canes lengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so it is not always in stock. While there is none it shows as on backorder, and pressing the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/blueberry-care-guide\"\u003eBlueberry care guide, another home grown berry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Chester really thornless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is largely thornless. If any thorned stems appear from the roots of a mature plant, cut them out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two plants to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Chester is self fertile, so one plant will set fruit, although planting more than one often gives a better yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I train the canes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant against a trellis or taut wires, train the canes up to the top, then tie new growth in pointing down until you reach the bottom. This helps lift fruit yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790889681215,"sku":"RUB-HYB-CHESTE-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chester-thornless-blackberry-rubus-chester.jpg?v=1792211754"},{"product_id":"youngberry-rubus-caesius","title":"Youngberry - Rubus caesius","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoungberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus caesius\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous cane fruit, a cross between blackberry, raspberry and dewberry, with almost thornless canes and red-purple berries in summer and autumn. It grows about 1.5m high and spreads 1m to 2m along a trellis or wires. The berries are sweet and soft, and they keep only a few days after picking, which is why you rarely see them in the shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you cannot easily buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The berries last only a few days once picked, so the best youngberries are the ones you pick yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet and versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat them fresh, or cook them into jam, pies and purees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost thornless canes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long canes are kinder to pick and tie in than a typical blackberry, although new growth can carry some small slender prickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile and disease resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant will fruit on its own, and planting more than one often improves the yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and adaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and grows in any rich, well drained soil, even clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis and wire training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along a trellis or taut wires. The canes are semi-upright, so train them up until they reach the top, then tie new growth down towards the bottom. This lifts the yield and uses less room than training the canes sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFence lines and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny fence or wall with wires fixed along it turns an unused edge into a berry patch, with plenty of height for the canes to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home kitchen garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with other cane fruit and a few herbs for a productive corner. Plant it where you will walk past often, because the ripe berries need picking promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Youngberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with shelter from strong wind and from hot afternoon sun. It is frost hardy, so it suits cooler gardens well. In hot districts, afternoon shade protects the fruit and the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, fertile, well drained soil, although it copes with clay. Plant quite shallow, about 10cm deep, and spread a layer of mulch over the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. Keep the roots well watered while it is flowering and fruiting. A topping of compost each spring supports the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the growing tips in summer to encourage branching. Youngberry fruits on last year's canes, so cut the old canes out in winter and tie in the new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Youngberry as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small plant on arrival that sends up canes through its first season. Because it fruits on last year's canes, the first full crop usually comes the summer after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower does not always have tube stock to send. If the tube shows as on backorder, the notify button on this page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eMore citrus and fruit plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/edible-backyard-layout-guide\"\u003ePlanning the layout of an edible backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need more than one plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, youngberry is self fertile and will fruit on its own. Planting more than one often gives a better yield, and the extra canes fill a long trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have thorns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canes are almost thornless, but new growth can carry some small, slender prickles. Wear gloves when you tie in the new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the old canes that have fruited right out in winter, and tie in the new canes. Pinch the growing tips in summer to encourage branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790893318463,"sku":"RUB-CAE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/youngberry-rubus-caesius.jpg?v=1792211510"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/raspberry-heritage-rubus-idaeus-hd.jpg?v=1794696312","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/raspberries.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}