Youngberry (Rubus ursinus) is a fruiting deciduous perennial shrub. It was developed in 1905 as a cross between a Raspberry, Blackberry, and a Dewberry. They should be planted in a full sun or part shade position. They fruit during November to January where the ripe fruit is a deep purple almost black colour.
Youngberries can be eaten straight from the bush or cooked into sauces, jams, tarts and all other types of delicious desserts.
They like a rich, well drained soil. Prior to planting dig through well broken down animal manure, blood and bone or fruit tree fertiliser into the soil.
