{"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 sold out, 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/youngberry-rubus-caesius","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}