Our favourite bramble by far! A cross between a European black berry and a European raspberry. The fruit's sweet, complex flavour lends itself to fresh eating, preserving and even wine making! A hard-to-find bramble.
Common names: Tayberry, Tayberries
Edible: Fruit Harvest timing: July
Scientific name: Rubus fruticosus x idaeus 'Tayberry' Light requirements: Full sun Full-grown size: 5-6' tall Hardiness: Zone 5 Pollination: Self-pollinating Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and wildlife Origin: Developed in Scotland in the 1960's and named for the River Tay, Scottland's longest river. Noteworthy: Tiny thorns. But so worth it!
