Type
thornless trailing cane
Boysenberry variety
Thornless Boysenberry Boysenberry
A thornless form of boysenberry that makes harvesting and training easier. It retains the large, aromatic, soft fruit associated with boysenberries.
Season
early to mid-summer
Best for
home gardens, fresh eating
About Thornless Boysenberry
Thornless Boysenberry offers the large, dark, richly flavored fruit associated with boysenberries on canes with few or no thorns. It is easier to train and harvest than thorny forms.
Growing Thornless Boysenberry Boysenberry
Support the trailing canes on a trellis and prune out fruiting canes after harvest. Pick fully colored berries frequently, as soft ripe fruit is easily damaged and can develop mold in wet weather.
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.