Silvanberry
Rubus 'Silvanberry'Developed by the Department of Agriculture in the 1970s at Silvan in Victoria, this cross between marionberry and boysenberry is slower to ripen than most caneberries and will help extend your season. Silvanberries hold well on the bush and won't turn to mush in the blink of an eye. Vigorous berries, plant in a dedicated berry bed and remove suckers as they appear.
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Silvanberry
Developed by the Department of Agriculture in the 1970s at Silvan in Victoria, this cross between marionberry and boysenberry is slower to ripen than most caneberries and will help extend your season. Silvanberries hold well on the bush and won't turn to mush in the blink of an eye. Vigorous berries, plant in a dedicated berry bed and remove suckers as they appear.
In the winter months when the plant is dormant, train the canes along the fence or trellis and prune out any weak or old canes or those that have already produced fruit. Keep the canes off the ground as much as possible so the berries don't rot. Cover the plants with bird netting to deter the birds from eating your berries. Plant silvanberries in an open area with lots of airflow to prevent fungal diseases.
