Boysenberries
The boysenberry originated in California and was introduced in 1923. Boysenberries are very large, non shiny, dark maroon in color, and typically are soft with a juicy flesh. The boysenberry has a distinctive, rich, tangy aromatic flavor. They are excellent for eating fresh, juicing, freezing, canning, great for pastries, and preserve well. Boysenberries will ripen around early July, and are among the largest of the small fruits. Vigorous, trailing vines are a typical feature of boysenberry plants and are hardy to around negative 10 degrees F (zones 5-9).
Loganberries
The loganberry originated in California and is thought to be a natural cross between a Californian native blackberry and a red raspberry. The berries are typically long, large, dark red, acidic, and have an intense sweet flavor. The loganberry is often used for pies, juicing, and wine. Loganberries are not grown commercially as widely as they once were, however, there is a high demand for loganberries in the home garden due to its desirable sweet flavor. Thornless cultivars will typically produce average yields. Hardiness is very similar to that of boysenberries.
Marionberries
Marion berries were once developed for western Washington and Oregon and are named after Marion County, Oregon. This cultivar originated in Oregon as a cross between the Chehalem and Olallie blackberries. Marion berries are large, bright black, and have excellent, sweet flavor. These berries are usually recommended for fresh eating jams, preserves, and deserts; also grown heavily for commercial purposes. Marion berry canes are usually vigorous and very thorny. Marion berries will typically ripen mid July and early August along with the boysenberry.
Tayberries
Tayberries were first introduced by the Scottish Horticultural Research Institute and were named after the river Tay in Scotland. The tayberry is a cross between the blackberry Aurora (a high quality variety from Oregon) and a raspberry from the breeding program at the Scottish Horticultural Research Institute. Tayberries will usually ripen early July through mid August and will have long, moderately vigorous canes. Tayberries are large, long, cone shaped with a reddish purple color and a great, sweet flavor. These are great for freezing, canning, jams, and jellies.
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