Type
thornless boysenberry
Boysenberry variety
Nectar Boysenberry
An established thornless boysenberry cultivar with large, flavorful dark berries. Like other boysenberries, fruit is delicate and especially good when grown for home use rather than shipping.
Season
mid-summer
Best for
fresh eating, jam
About Nectar
Nectar is a boysenberry-type trailing berry with large dark fruit and a sweet, aromatic flavor. It is grown for fresh eating, freezing, and preserves.
Growing Nectar Boysenberry
Grow Nectar on a trellis in full sun and remove old fruiting canes after harvest. Maintain good air circulation and harvest berries as soon as they are fully dark and detach easily.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all boysenberry, see the complete guide.
How to grow BoysenberryOther boysenberry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.