Boyne Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
ROO-bus eye-DAY-us
Fruiting Plants: Raspberry
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Boyne has medium sized, tender, juicy, dark red berries with a sweet aromatic flavor. These berries are especially good for jams, jellies, and freezing. Boyne is a very productive bush, with strong, sturdy canes.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Rhizomes/Suckers
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Bearing Type
Summer Bearing
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
8 Sweet
Pollination
Self-pollinating