Rubus ‘Tayberry’ is a delicious hybrid berry variety producing large, elongated deep red fruits with a rich sweet flavour combining the best qualities of raspberries and blackberries. Organically grown and highly productive, Tayberries are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, jams, juices, and freezing.
This vigorous soft fruit plant produces heavy crops in mid to late summer and is valued for its outstanding flavour and ornamental appeal. Its trailing canes are ideal for training along wires, fences, or trellises in gardens and allotments.
Key Features
- Large sweet red-purple hybrid berries
- Delicious raspberry and blackberry flavour
- Organically grown variety
- Heavy cropping and reliable performer
- Excellent for desserts, jams, and fresh eating
- Suitable for gardens and allotments
Growing Information
Rubus ‘Tayberry’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position. Support the long canes on wires or trellises for easier harvesting and healthy growth. After fruiting, prune out old canes and tie in strong new shoots for the following year’s crop.
Mature Size
- Height: 2–3m (with support)
- Spread: 1–2m
Position
- Full sun
- Sheltered location preferred
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
