Raspberry, Boyne

Rubus idaeus ‘Boyne’

Size (HxW): 3-5’ x N/A

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Fruit Size: 2.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

Large, sweet & tart berries are good for fresh eating & preserves

Textured, dark green foliage turns a burnt orange-red in fall

Fruit ripens between July 1^st – 20^th, giving a 2.5 week harvest period; stores for 2-3 days in refrigerator

Self-fertile; produces more fruit with a pollinator

Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better

Produces fruit within 2-3 years after planting

Floricane variety – fruit is produced on old growth during summer

Fine thorns cover branches

Small, white flowers in spring

Spreads via root suckers

Native to the prairies

Fast Growth Rate: 2-4’/year

Plant spacing: 18-24″ apart

Plant Care:

● Raspberries will keep spreading to fill the planted area; use edging, raised beds or deep-till to contain them ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Benefits from winter snow coverage ● Prune out dead canes every spring ● Benefits from heavy pruning every 3-5 years; cut down to ground level with a weed whacker/lawn mower

Description

Size (HxW): 3-5’ x N/A

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading

Fruit Size: 2.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

Large, sweet & tart berries are good for fresh eating & preserves
Textured, dark green foliage turns a burnt orange-red in fall
Fruit ripens between July 1^st – 20^th, giving a 2.5 week harvest period; stores for 2-3 days in refrigerator
Self-fertile; produces more fruit with a pollinator
Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better
Produces fruit within 2-3 years after planting
Floricane variety – fruit is produced on old growth during summer
Fine thorns cover branches
Small, white flowers in spring
Spreads via root suckers
Native to the prairies
Fast Growth Rate: 2-4’/year
Plant spacing: 18-24″ apart