Type
boysenberry hybrid, thornless
Boysenberry variety
Newberry Boysenberry
Also marketed as Ruby Boysen, this newer boysenberry hybrid was developed for improved plant performance and marketability. Its berries retain the sweet-tart boysenberry character.
Season
mid-summer
Best for
fresh eating, farm stands
About Newberry
Newberry is a trailing blackberry-type hybrid with large, dark, flavorful fruit. It is valued for the rich berry flavor typical of complex caneberry hybrids.
Growing Newberry Boysenberry
Train Newberry on a wire support and cut out spent floricanes after fruiting. Pick fruit when fully colored and tender, and avoid overhead watering during ripening to limit fruit mold.
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.